A new law banning several single-use plastic products has officially taken effect in Delaware.
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The Lewes Community Garden announces a series of free educational programs this season, open to the public and dedicated to promoting sustainable living practices. The first session, focusing on home composting and recycling, is scheduled for Saturday, May 18 at 9:30 a.m.
The bill targets common plastic packaging items such as beverage container rings and shrink wrap, excluding aseptic containers like juice boxes from the ban.
The City of Salisbury has amended the Comprehensive Plastic Bag Reduction Ordinance to exclude some purchases from the mandatory $0.10 fee charged for alternative bags.
Salisbury's plastic bag ban is set to go in to effect on July 1.
Recyclopedia is an online resource that can help Delaware residents and visitors determine what is recyclable and best manage waste.
A bill that was passed by the Delaware Senate this week could ban single use plastic and styrofoam at Delaware restaurants, even those along the coast.
The Rehoboth Beach Environmental Committee wants to require customers to ask for a straw, to cut back on single use plastic.
Businesses will be able to provide paper bags to customers at the cost of ten cents per bag after the ban goes into effect. Plastic bags will still be available in some exceptions.
