Legislation in New Jersey mandating recycled plastic be used in rigid containers, carry out bags, and trash bags received final votes in both state Assembly (48-26) and Senate (22-15) on Jan. 10, and will be sent to governor Phil Murphy. Originally passed in June 2021 by the Senate, S 2515 was amended by the Assembly…
As the winter festivities draw near, HOBI would like to wish everyone a wonderful holiday season and provide a few eco-friendly tips while celebrating the holidays. With all the excitement it’s easy to forget to keep the planet in mind between gingerbread house competitions and gift exchanges, so we’ve done the work for you. Keep…
Pollution is an issue across the globe, though often a difficult topic when it comes to gaining legislative attention and support. However, throughout the past few months more momentum has been building to address the growing concern of plastic pollution. Several governments across the world have taken steps to mitigate the problem, and recently the…
August the Senate passed a $1 trillion infrastructure bill, the INVEST in America Act, focusing on construction improvements, communications systems, and environmentally sustainable energy. The bill was passed by the House on Nov. 5, and officially signed into law by the president. In a 228-206 vote, many are pleased that the importance of environmental sustainability…
The EPA released a roadmap Nov. 15 for improving municipal recycling across the country subtitled, Part one of a series on building a circular economy for all. After being set in motion during the 2018 America Recycles Day summit, the National Recycling Strategy has been in the process for several years now. The strategy consists…
Today marks America Recycles Day, a day to remind ourselves of the importance of reducing waste and educating each other on the critical need to protect our environment and keep our planet clean. According to National Geographic, each American sends 64 tons of waste to landfills during their lifetime, the equivalent of 246 million tons…