Coverage dated June 7, 2022

U.S. to Ban Sale of Single-Use Plastic on Public Lands, National Parks by 2032

Headline from NBC4 Washington

The Interior Department’s move would reduce the more than 14 million tons of plastic that end up in the ocean each year.

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NBC4 Washington
U.S. to Ban Sale of Single-Use Plastic on Public Lands, National Parks by 2032 (opens NBC4 Washington)
Published Jun 7, 2022
NBC4 Washington's feed description
The Interior Department’s move would reduce the more than 14 million tons of plastic that end up in the ocean each year.
The Guardian
US government to ban single-use plastic in national parks within a decade (opens The Guardian)
Published Jun 7, 2022
The Guardian's feed description
Biden officials make announcement on World Oceans Day in effort to stem huge tide of pollution from plastic bottles and packaging
Newsweek
Biden administration to ban all single-use plastics in national parks (opens Newsweek)
Published Jun 7, 2022
Newsweek's feed description
The ban, which will follow a 10-year phase-out period, aims to tackle part of the U.S.' huge plastic waste problem.

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