Politics Where does all the cardboard come from? I had to know Entire forests and enormous factories running 24/7 can barely keep up with demand. This is how the cardboard economy works.
Politics California requires plastics makers to foot the bill for recycling The landmark legislation also restricts single-use plastics. Because California’s economy is so big, experts say, the law could have far-reaching effects.
Politics A plastic factory feels the sting of rising energy prices Rising energy costs are lifting the prices of key materials and intensifying inflation, compounding supply chain disruptions caused by the pandemic.
www.nytimes.com Maine will make companies pay for recycling. Here’s how it works. The law aims to take the cost burden of recycling away from taxpayers. One environmental advocate said the change could be “transformative.”
Politics www.nytimes.com Maine will make companies pay for recycling. Here's how it works The law aims to take the cost burden of recycling away from taxpayers. One environmental advocate said the change could be “transformative.”
Causes www.nytimes.com The message in a reusable wine bottle: Combat climate change Glass bottles are the largest source of the wine industry’s carbon footprint. Several companies are experimenting with new shipping methods.
Opinion www.nytimes.com Pamela L. Geller, Christopher Parmeter: This peeler did not need to be wrapped in so much plastic Amazon must become a leader in reducing single-use packaging.
