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Showing posts with label plastics. Show all posts
Showing posts with label plastics. Show all posts
Wednesday, July 10, 2024

You can be part of Plastic Free July by choosing to refuse single-use plastics

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Plastic Free July® is a global movement that helps millions of people be part of the solution to plastic pollution – so we can have cleaner...
Saturday, April 22, 2023

Senator Rausch Celebrates Earth Month With Legislation To Drive Climate Action And Environmental Justice

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This Earth Month , Senator Becca Rausch (D-Needham) joins community leaders, activists, and experts to raise awareness about environmental ...
Sunday, November 6, 2022

Boston Globe: "Plastic recycling is a ‘myth,’ study says"

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"Of the 51 million tons of plastic waste US households generated in 2021, just 2.4 million tons — or 5 percent — was recycled, new rese...
Saturday, May 7, 2022

If all we get is 5%, maybe it is time to ask what can we do better?

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When most people toss a plastic bottle or cup into the recycling bin, they assume that means the plastic is recycled – but a new report lays...
Wednesday, July 8, 2020

Plastic Bag Prohibition - effective date delayed

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In late March, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker banned reusable bags and lifted local bans on plastic bags at grocery stores and pharmac...
Saturday, February 15, 2020

“a step in the right direction”

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From the  Milford Daily News , articles of interest for Franklin: "Falling into step with many other area communities, Franklin this...
Sunday, January 12, 2020

Town Council recap Jan 8 meeting: 67 Degree pouring license approved, goals discussed, plastic bag restriction moves closer to reality

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The agenda was completed but not in the order as published due to the time requirements. This is not unusual for the Council especially when...
Tuesday, December 24, 2019

Town Council recap for Dec 18 - plastic bag waste reduction moves forward

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The FHS student group working on the plastic bag reduction plan achieved a milestone after several meetings with the Economic Development Su...
Wednesday, December 18, 2019

Live reporting: Plastic Bag Waste Reduction

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8. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS a. Plastic Bag Waste Reduction Ethan leading a group of approx 14 students lined up to present each section ...

ALERT: Support HS students' Plastic Bag Ban at Franklin Town Council vote WED DEC 18!

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"Wednesday, Dec 18, the Franklin Town Council will be voting on a bylaw for Plastic Bag Reduction . The meeting starts at 7 pm at the...
Monday, December 9, 2019

FM #185 - Plastic Waste Reduction approved to move to Town Council

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FM #185 This internet radio show or podcast is number 185 in the series for Franklin Matters. This recording shares Economic Development...
Tuesday, December 3, 2019

Economic Development Subcommittee - Agenda - Dec 4, 2019

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Economic Development Subcommittee Meeting Municipal Building 355 East Central Street, 3rd Floor Training Room Franklin, MA December 4...
Friday, November 22, 2019

Governor Baker has some reading to do

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From the  Milford Daily News , articles of interest for Franklin: "A ban on flavored tobacco and tax on e-cigarettes, a $1.5 billion ...
Wednesday, November 20, 2019

In the News: Medway votes to approve bag ban; new exit numbers coming to i495/MassPike

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From the  Milford Daily News , articles of interest for Franklin: "Medway voted to ban carry-out plastic bags at its Fall Town Meeti...
Tuesday, November 19, 2019

In the News: legislation on plastic bag ban and distracted driving maybe on Governor's desk this week

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From the  Milford Daily News , articles of interest for Franklin: "The Massachusetts Senate is now scheduled to vote on not one, but...
Wednesday, November 13, 2019

FM #181 - Economic Development Subcommittee - Oct 23, 2019 - (audio)

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FM #181 This internet radio show or podcast is number 181 in the series for Franklin Matters. This recording shares the meeting of the...
Monday, October 21, 2019

Economic Development Subcommittee = Oct 23, 2019

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Economic Development Subcommittee Meeting Municipal Building - 355 East Central Street,  3rd Floor Training Room, Franklin, MA Oc...
Wednesday, October 9, 2019

"Statewide plastic bag ban now before House committee"

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From the Mass Municipal Association we find: "Legislation that would ban the distribution of single-use plastic bags at all retail a...
Tuesday, August 20, 2019

FM #169 - Economic Development Subcommittee - Aug 14, 2019 (audio)

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FM #169 This internet radio show or podcast is number 169 in the series for Franklin Matters. This recording shares the Economic Develop...