Search Results: keywords:"recycling"

  • S. 1194 — An Act To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to carry out certain activities to improve recycling and composting programs in the United States, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Engrossed in Senate
    Words:3,013

    S. 1194, known as the "Recycling and Composting Accountability Act," mandates that the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) undertake initiatives to enhance recycling and composting in the U.S. It includes preparing reports on the capabilities of...

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    The Recycling and Composting Accountability Act is like a plan to help people recycle and compost better in the United States by giving the EPA jobs to understand and improve how things are recycled and turned into compost, with some money to help make these improvements for a few years.

  • H. RES. 1352 — Expressing support for the designation of July 2024 as Plastic Pollution Action Month.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:162

    H. RES. 1352 is a resolution expressing the U.S. House of Representatives' support for designating July 2024 as "Plastic Pollution Action Month." The resolution highlights the severe impact of plastic pollution on global ecosystems and human health, with millions of tons of...

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    The bill is about the U.S. House of Representatives supporting the idea of making July 2024 a special month to pay attention to plastic trash. It wants people to know how bad plastic is for our planet and to do things like using less plastic to help make the Earth cleaner and healthier.

  • H. RES. 1528 — Expressing support for the recognition of September 29, 2024, as International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:160

    H. RES. 1528 is a resolution that supports recognizing September 29, 2024, as the "International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste." This resolution highlights the significant impact of food waste, which results in lost food valued at over $1 trillion annually and contributes...

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    Imagine we all share a lot of yummy food, but some of it just gets thrown away, which is bad for the planet. This bill wants everyone to remember, especially on September 29, 2024, how important it is to waste less food so we can help more people and take care of our Earth.

  • S. RES. 763 — Designating July 2024 as Plastic Pollution Action Month.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:185

    The resolution, S. RES. 763, aims to designate July 2024 as "Plastic Pollution Action Month" to raise awareness about the global threat of plastic pollution. It highlights the low rates of plastic recycling in the United States and the significant amount of plastic waste...

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    In July 2024, they want everyone to work together to help the planet by using less plastic and keeping the oceans clean. Plastic can hurt animals and people, so they're encouraging everyone to try and use less of it and find better ways to recycle.