Though designing for recycling is important, companies may find more effective ways to reduce their environmental footprint.
The bill would impose a statewide ban on everyday plastic items, as well as a 10 cent fee on paper bags at grocery stores.
Copia reduces food waste by picking up untouched food from businesses and delivering it to nonprofits and shelters.
While the island has made great strides, it’s still recovering from the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, which made landfall in September 2017.
Sustainable food leaders who track food loss and waste announce three steps toward a 50 percent reduction.
The Iridium network will deliver operational data, imagery and video to help support The Ocean Cleanup’s mission.
The move could lead to students using 54 million fewer single-use plastic bottles this school year.