Therese Art Chocolate

September 30, 2022By Plastics-Free InitiativeSpotlight

The subtle texture of the Amazon establishes a pure, live, strong and organic chocolate that, through the combination with memories, supports the commandments that Therese embraces.Family, honesty, connection, and longing are represented through minimalism, the freedom of the line, and the complexity of the simple

Coco Plum Woman’s Club

September 30, 2022By Plastics-Free InitiativeSpotlight

We are aware of what plastics are doing to our environment and sea life. We are happy to be joining the Plastics Free Initiative, and look forward to learning more about how we can reduce our use of plastics, and improve our communities and environment.

Plastics Free Initiative Website GCI Contribution

September 29, 2022By Plastics-Free InitiativeUncategorized

• What is the Green Campus Initiative? o Green Campus Initiative (GCI) is an Honors College organization dedicated to making Florida International University (FIU), and the greater state of Florida, more sustainable. Currently, GCI has been focused on the regulation of single-use plastics as they believe the time is now. At the university level, GCI works closely with faculty to implement sustainable initiatives related to reducing plastic waste. To accomplish their local and state-level goals, GCI works to expand their off-campus collaborations. o More and more countries, states, and cities have been implementing legislation regulating sin

New Jersey is getting past: Single-Use Carryout Bags, Polystyrene Foam Food Service Products, and Plastic Straws (P.L. 2020, c. 117 )

September 2, 2022By Plastics-Free InitiativeUncategorized

Starting May 4, 2022, New Jersey retail stores, grocery stores and food service businesses may not provide or sell single-use plastic carryout bags and polystyrene foam food service products. Single-use paper carryout bags are allowed to be provided or sold, except by grocery stores equal to or larger than 2500 square feet, which may only provide or sell reusable carryout bags. After November 4, 2021, plastic straws may be provided only upon the request of the customer.