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Ann Arbor teen honored with young heroes prize for environmental impact
Read full article: Ann Arbor teen honored with young heroes prize for environmental impactSutton, 13, has raised almost $8,000 for area environmental causes and nonprofits through selling handmade biodegradable bracelets and ornaments through her JustIZZY initiative.
Recycle your plastic flowerpots, trays at any Meijer Garden Center
Read full article: Recycle your plastic flowerpots, trays at any Meijer Garden CenterIf this year’s gardening has resulted in a collection of plastic flower pots and trays sitting in your yard or garage, good news: you can recycle them at Meijer stores.
Mexico City ban on single-use plastics takes effect
Read full article: Mexico City ban on single-use plastics takes effectOn Friday, Mexico City’s environmental secretary said via Twitter that “from today on Mexico City without single-use plastics.” The message urged people to think of always carrying reusable containers like never leaving home without their cell phones. Mexico City lawmakers passed the ban on plastic bags, utensils and other disposable plastic items in 2019. The ban on plastic bags took effect last year. The ban also covers disposable plastic cups, plastic stirrers, single-use coffee capsules and balloons among other items. In 2019, Mexico City produced about 13,000 tons of garbage per day, according to the capital’s environmental agency.