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Public Utilities, Waste Management

COVID-19 PPE Creates Waste

September 25, 2020

Via: Waste360

We’ve seen first-hand that personal protective equipment (PPE) like masks, gloves and disinfectant wipes is effective in the fight against COVID-19, however, with people not disposing of it properly it’s creating a new problem: waste. And it’s harmful to the […]


Public Utilities, Waste Management

Washington Plastic Bag Ban Signed into Law

April 2, 2020

Via: Waste360

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee recently signed into law a legislation that bans the use of single-use bags in the state. The ban, which goes into effect on January 1, 2021, will include an 8-cent fee for paper and reusable bags […]


Public Utilities, Waste Management

Baltimore City Council Approves Bill to Ban Plastic Bags

November 8, 2019

Via: Waste360

Baltimore’s City Council has approved a ban on retailers’ use of plastic bags and has set a 5-cent fee on paper bags. The legislation applies to grocery stores, convenience stores, pharmacies, restaurants and gas stations, although some types of products […]