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Stop Waste Tucson (formerly Don't Burn It Tucson)
@stopwastetucson.bsky.social
A central hub for ideas and policies that minimize waste, reduce single-use packaging and maximize reuse and refill systems in the Tucson metro area.
http://stopwastetucson.org
Plastic companies are gaming the numbers to brand their packaging as "climate-friendly" and "circular," even when the math doesn't hold up.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Europe’s supermarket shelves packed with ‘misleading’ claims about recycled plastic packaging
Manufacturers use method that labels plastic as ‘circular’ and climate-friendly, despite being mostly fossil-based
www.theguardian.com
January 27, 2026 at 6:47 PM
Tiny synthetic particles, many too small to see with the naked eye, have infiltrated our bodies.
magazine.ucsf.edu/plastic-insi...
The Plastic Inside Us
Microplastics have infiltrated our bodies. What does that mean for our health?
magazine.ucsf.edu
January 26, 2026 at 9:51 PM
There is a way out of the plastic crisis. This book shows how.
publichealthpolicyjournal.com/the-plastic-...
The Plastic Crisis Isn’t Hopeless. This Book Explains Why. - Science, Public Health Policy and the Law
By Undark
publichealthpolicyjournal.com
January 23, 2026 at 2:53 AM
California still has significant progress to make in cutting plastic pollution.
www.yahoo.com/news/article...
New report blows the lid off alarming behind-the-scenes industry practice: 'Effectively a loophole'
The state has long been a testing ground for environmental policy nationwide.
www.yahoo.com
January 22, 2026 at 10:17 PM
The material of your coffee cup matters more than you might think.
theconversation.com/takeaway-cof...
Takeaway coffee cups release thousands of microplastic particles
The material of your coffee cup matters more than you might think.
theconversation.com
January 21, 2026 at 1:04 AM
Eco-friendly strategies for clearing out the clutter without creating more waste.
one5c.com/how-to-declu...
How to declutter with a conscience
Decluttering doesn't have to lead to a mountain of trash. Here's how to get rid of stuff you no longer need without wrecking the planet.
one5c.com
January 14, 2026 at 6:09 PM
Failure to address the worldwide plastic pollution crisis could trigger a surge in greenhouse gas emissions and human health problems.
www.thenewlede.org/2025/12/plas...
Plastic pollution could more than double by 2040, report finds
Failure to address a worldwide plastic pollution crisis could trigger a surge in greenhouse gas emissions and human health problems tied to the industry, according to a new report.
www.thenewlede.org
January 13, 2026 at 3:14 PM
Here are five of the more surprising sources of microplastics in your food and drink.
theconversation.com/surprising-n...
Surprising number of foods contain microplastics. Here’s how to reduce the amount you consume
Microwaving food in glass containers is a good idea to prevent microplastics leaching into your food.
theconversation.com
January 8, 2026 at 7:04 PM
Tips to help you tackle your New Year's sustainability resolutions.
one5c.com/how-to-form-...
8 science-backed ways to make sustainable resolutions stick
Habit formation is about more than repeating a task until it becomes automatic. These 8 strategies, rooted in science, will set you up for success.
one5c.com
January 2, 2026 at 4:42 PM
Decking the halls with secondhand wares is gentler on the planet and our pocketbooks.
one5c.com/thrift-holid...
December 14, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Failure to address a worldwide plastic pollution crisis could trigger a surge in greenhouse gas emissions and human health problems tied to the industry, according to a new report.
www.thenewlede.org/2025/12/plas...
Plastic pollution could more than double by 2040, report finds
Failure to address a worldwide plastic pollution crisis could trigger a surge in greenhouse gas emissions and human health problems tied to the industry, according to a new report.
www.thenewlede.org
December 10, 2025 at 4:44 AM
Production cuts, coupled with reuse and return systems, could significantly reduce plastic pollution in 15 years.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Reuse and return schemes could help eliminate plastic pollution in 15 years, says report
Pew Charitable Trusts finds plastic pollution will more than double globally by 2040 unless action taken
www.theguardian.com
December 3, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Why reuse needs to be part of every climate plan.
upstreamsolutions.org/climate-plan...
Climate Plan Recommendations — Upstream
upstreamsolutions.org
November 20, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Kitchen material swaps to lower your risk of exposure to microplastics.
www.cnet.com/health/youre...
You're About to Serve Microplastics for Thanksgiving. Trash These 7 Items First
Stop seasoning your food with microplastics. It's time to buy some stainless steel.
www.cnet.com
November 19, 2025 at 3:31 PM