Reusable containers aren't always better for the environment than disposable ones - new research
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Reusable containers aren't always better for the environment than disposable ones - new research
Reusable containers may have to be reused many times to offset their negative environmental impacts - improving recycling infrastructure could be the answer.
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A Guide to Properly Recycling Takeout Containers - CNET
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Recycling in the U.S. Is Broken. How Do We Fix It?
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Opinion: Bad news — most plastics aren't recyclable, News, Palo Alto Online
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Wales introduces ban on certain single use plastic products
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Reusable Foodware Ordinance - Community Development Agency - County of Marin
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Zero-waste stores aren't always better for the environment
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How to Reduce Plastic Use at Home with 30 Easy Tips
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Commentary: Reusable containers are not always better for the environment than disposable plastic ones - CNA Lifestyle
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20 Eco-Friendly Products to Replace the Single-Use Disposable Items Haunting Your Kitchen - Tru Earth
10 worst single-use plastics and eco-friendly alternatives, WWF-Australia, 10 worst single-use plastics and eco-friendly alternatives
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How TerraCycle's Loop is reviving the milkman model - WHYY
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Reusable Kitchenwares Aren't Always Best, Study Reveals
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Reuse systems unpacked, 27th June 2022
What's in a cup? The environmental impact of disposable cups