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
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Reuse is scoring points in sports and entertainment venues.
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Super Bowl Sunday, Reuse Every Day — Upstream
This Super Bowl season, while fans are thinking about touchdowns, fumbles, and Bad Bunny’s half-time show, we’re thinking about how sports venues are ripe for reuse.
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January 30, 2026 at 9:35 PM
Reuse is scoring points in sports and entertainment venues.
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Plastic companies are gaming the numbers to brand their packaging as "climate-friendly" and "circular," even when the math doesn't hold up.
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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
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January 27, 2026 at 6:47 PM
Plastic companies are gaming the numbers to brand their packaging as "climate-friendly" and "circular," even when the math doesn't hold up.
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Tiny synthetic particles, many too small to see with the naked eye, have infiltrated our bodies.
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The Plastic Inside Us
Microplastics have infiltrated our bodies. What does that mean for our health?
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January 26, 2026 at 9:51 PM
Tiny synthetic particles, many too small to see with the naked eye, have infiltrated our bodies.
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There is a way out of the plastic crisis. This book shows how.
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The Plastic Crisis Isn’t Hopeless. This Book Explains Why. - Science, Public Health Policy and the Law
By Undark
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January 23, 2026 at 2:53 AM
There is a way out of the plastic crisis. This book shows how.
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California still has significant progress to make in cutting plastic pollution.
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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.
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January 22, 2026 at 10:17 PM
California still has significant progress to make in cutting plastic pollution.
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The material of your coffee cup matters more than you might think.
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Takeaway coffee cups release thousands of microplastic particles
The material of your coffee cup matters more than you might think.
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January 21, 2026 at 1:04 AM
The material of your coffee cup matters more than you might think.
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Make your Valentine's Day plastic-free.
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14 Fantastic Plastic-Free Valentine’s Day Gifts — Beyond Plastics - Working To End Single-Use Plastic Pollution
There are great ways to show your love for someone that do NOT include a mountain of polluting plastic. Get gift ideas and tips for an Earth-friendly Valentine’s Day.
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January 17, 2026 at 4:38 PM
Make your Valentine's Day plastic-free.
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Eco-friendly strategies for clearing out the clutter without creating more waste.
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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.
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January 14, 2026 at 6:09 PM
Eco-friendly strategies for clearing out the clutter without creating more waste.
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Failure to address the worldwide plastic pollution crisis could trigger a surge in greenhouse gas emissions and human health problems.
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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.
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January 13, 2026 at 3:14 PM
Failure to address the worldwide plastic pollution crisis could trigger a surge in greenhouse gas emissions and human health problems.
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Here are five of the more surprising sources of microplastics in your food and drink.
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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.
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January 8, 2026 at 7:04 PM
Here are five of the more surprising sources of microplastics in your food and drink.
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Learn about the harmful effects of plastic and solutions for addressing the problem.
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The Problem with Plastic: Join us to discuss this eye-opening and inspiring new book — Beyond Plastics - Working To End Single-Use Plastic Pollution
Join co-authors Judith Enck, Melissa Valliant, and Adam Mahoney via Zoom on Wednesday, January 28 at 7:00 PM ET to learn more about the plastic pollution crisis and the solutions outlined in the bold ...
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January 6, 2026 at 10:19 PM
Learn about the harmful effects of plastic and solutions for addressing the problem.
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www.beyondplastics.org/events/the-p...
What are the biggest sources of microplastics?
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Visualized: Where Do Microplastics Come From Anyway?
Discover the top sources of microplastics in the environment, from textiles to tires, in this data-driven visual breakdown.
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January 3, 2026 at 4:41 AM
What are the biggest sources of microplastics?
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Tips to help you tackle your New Year's sustainability resolutions.
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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.
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January 2, 2026 at 4:42 PM
Tips to help you tackle your New Year's sustainability resolutions.
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7 repairs that make great gifts.
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The perfect zero-waste gift
Paying for a repair or regular maintenance of something a person already owns—like a beloved kitchen knife or well-worn jacket—is a perfect zero-waste gift
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December 18, 2025 at 7:22 PM
7 repairs that make great gifts.
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Decking the halls with secondhand wares is gentler on the planet and our pocketbooks.
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December 14, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Decking the halls with secondhand wares is gentler on the planet and our pocketbooks.
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Alternative ways to wrap gifts.
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The best gift wrap isn't paper or plastic. It's fabric.
The best gift wrap for the environment is recyclable, reclaimable, or reusable. These are the top ways to reduce wrapping waste.
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December 11, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Alternative ways to wrap gifts.
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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...
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
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...
www.thenewlede.org/2025/12/plas...
Let's teach future generations to reuse instead of just recycle.
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Reuse in Schools — Upstream
Schools as a sector are a major procurer of goods and services related to dining operations, consuming and disposing of billions of pieces of single-use foodware items annually and generating waste th...
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December 5, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Let's teach future generations to reuse instead of just recycle.
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Production cuts, coupled with reuse and return systems, could significantly reduce plastic pollution in 15 years.
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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
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December 3, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Production cuts, coupled with reuse and return systems, could significantly reduce plastic pollution in 15 years.
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The truth about plastic recycling.
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Recycling Can’t Solve Our Plastic Crisis
"Recycling doesn’t sustainably prevent plastic waste from ending up in the environment," argues Judith Enck.
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December 1, 2025 at 5:50 PM
The truth about plastic recycling.
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How fossil-fuel companies are driving plastic production and pollution.
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The Fossil-Fuel Industry Has a Plan to Drown Earth in Plastic
To keep profits rolling in, oil and gas companies want to turn fossil fuels into a mounting pile of packaging and other plastic products
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November 25, 2025 at 7:07 PM
How fossil-fuel companies are driving plastic production and pollution.
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Why reuse needs to be part of every climate plan.
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Climate Plan Recommendations — Upstream
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November 20, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Why reuse needs to be part of every climate plan.
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Thrifting to find the perfect holiday gift.
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How to thrift the perfect holiday gift
A thrifted gift is more sustainable—and, if done right, even more special. These expert thrifting tips can help you find a memorable gift.
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November 20, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Thrifting to find the perfect holiday gift.
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Kitchen material swaps to lower your risk of exposure to microplastics.
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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.
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November 19, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Kitchen material swaps to lower your risk of exposure to microplastics.
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Why should I avoid heating plastic?
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Why Should We Avoid Heating Plastic? — Beyond Plastics - Working To End Single-Use Plastic Pollution
You may have heard that you should not heat food up in plastic in your microwave. Why is it a bad idea to heat plastics? Find out!
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November 15, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Why should I avoid heating plastic?
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