Baggage of the past
COME Jan 1, Penang will create a precedent of sorts with a total ban on the use of plastic bags at all hypermarkets, supermarkets, departmental stores, pharmacies, fast-food restaurants, nasi kandar restaurants and convenience stores (including those at petrol stations).
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New Haven Struggles With Recycling and Composting
Customers have to ask for access to a trash bin at New Haven’s Blue State Coffee. That’s because they’re behind the counter and out of sight. “We really only have them for customers who bring in things from outside,” says owner Drew Ruben.
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Do Your Part: Avoid hosting a trashy party
From Thanksgiving dinner to a New Years Eve bash, it’s easy to throw a fabulous get together without busting the budget or generating a bunch of extra trash.
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