Newsom stymies implementation of landmark California plastic law
This week, Gov. Gavin Newsom hampered the implementation of Landmark’s environmental laws, which had limited the amount of single-use plastics sold and distributed in California. The law known as SB 54 was signed by Newsom in 2022. Since then, dozens of regulators, lawmakers, environmentalists and industry groups have worked together to write rules and regulations […]
Is the plastic industry trying to kill SB54, California’s polystyrene ban?
On January 1st, the polystyrene package became illegal for sale, distribution or import to California as a result of the Landmark Waste Act, signed by Governor Gavin Newsom in 2022 and accused by lawmakers and environmentalists. I did. – Uses plastic and pollution. However, this particularly harmful plastic polymer has described it as a clear […]
‘Mutilate Their Bodies’: Reality Star Kailyn Lowry Sobs, Admits Plastic Surgery Is ‘Mental Illness’
“Teen Mom” ​​alum Kailyn Lowry breaks down in tears in an emotional video she shared to her Instagram on Jan. 7, admitting she deeply regrets going under the knife. . “I was basically willing to do anything to lose weight,” she said, crying. The 32-year-old photographed herself wearing make-up for the first time since undergoing […]
California Accuses Oil Giant Of Lying About Plastic Recycling In New Lawsuit
The state of California is suing ExxonMobil, alleging that the company misled the public about the effectiveness of recycling plastic products and contributed to pollution. California's Democratic Attorney General, Rob Bonta, Litigation The lawsuit against ExxonMobil was filed in San Francisco County Superior Court, alleging that the company engaged in a “decades-long campaign of deception […]
Gavin Newsom Signs New Plastic Bag Ban After California’s First Attempt Backfired
California's Democratic governor, Gavin Newsom, on Sunday introduced legislation that would ban most plastic bags at grocery store checkouts. The law is SB1053would prohibit stores from giving single-use plastic bags to customers at the point of sale when it goes into effect in early 2026. The bill marks California's second attempt to crack down on […]
Video Shows Cops Fatally Shooting Suspect Who Attacked Them With Plastic Fork
Los Angeles police shot and killed a physical assault suspect who attacked him with what was initially thought to be a knife but a plastic fork in early February, according to police video released Tuesday. Lt. Kelly Muniz of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) announced that 911 calls were received that Jason Lee McCarney, […]
‘Spent Three Hours Sewing On Me’: Hospital Brings In Special Facial Plastic Surgeon After Man Gets Mauled By Bear
A man was attacked by a bear near his home in North Carolina and required three hours of treatment by a special facial plastic surgeon to stitch up the wound, WLOS reported Monday. Bill Pallas was attacked by a bear early July 7 while enjoying his 30-year-old hobby of running trails near his home in […]
REPORT: Eight Call Center Employees Reported Missing Found Hacked-Up In Plastic Bags In Mexico. Police Blame Cartel
Mexican authorities have confirmed the bodies in 45 plastic bags near Guadalajara belong to eight call center workers reported missing in May, according to CBS. Six men and two women were reported missing by their families between May 20 and May 22. Their family believed their loved ones worked in a typical call center, which […]
Tucson approves new plastic recycling program in zero-waste effort
A pilot program to turn non-recyclable plastic waste into colorful building blocks is spreading across the city of Tucson. Mayor Regina Romero and the city council on May 9 approved a four-year service deal with BiFusion, a Los Angeles-based company that converts plastic waste into building materials. With this partnership, the city of Tucson will […]
Pittsburgh delays plastic bag ban
Pittsburgh is Ban on single-use plastic bags. The city government has announced that the implementation date will be postponed from April 14th to October 14th. Previous Post: Pittsburgh is one step closer to enacting a plastic bag ban Businesses must post a notice of ban 90 days prior to the effective date. New additions to […]
