January 15, 2020

Chicago Moves To Ban All Styrofoam, Single-Use Plastics

January 15, 2020

The ordinance calls for a total elimination of polystyrene, or styrofoam, foodware. The notorious packaging is not biodegradable. The ordinance is supported by Ald. George Cardenas (12th), Ald. Matt Martin (47th), Ald. Brian Hopkins (2nd), Maria Hadden (49th) and Michele Smith (43rd). This ordinance would be the Midwest’s strongest, said Jen Walling, executive director of […]

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Governor Pritzker’s First Year

January 15, 2020

Highlighting the environmental successes and some notable missed opportunities during Governor Pritzker’s First Year

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Advocates Introduce Chicago City Ordinance to Combat Plastic Pollution

January 15, 2020

Aldermen, environmental groups, and consumer advocates bring the fight for plastic-free water to the Chicago City Council CHICAGO –Today, Alderman Scott Waguespack (32nd Ward) announced the introduction of comprehensive legislation tackling the pervasive problem of plastic pollution in Chicago waterways and the Great Lakes. Alderman Waguespack was joined by organizations in support of the ordinance

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Chicago Moves To Ban All Styrofoam, Single-Use Plastics

Governor Pritzker’s First Year

Advocates Introduce Chicago City Ordinance to Combat Plastic Pollution

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