The US is bad at recycling. Making businesses pay could boost the rate to 75% in some states, a study found.

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Four states — California, Colorado, Maine, and Oregon — have enacted extended producer responsibility laws. At least 11 others have either introduced legislation or plan to do so.

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France Is Facing a Mysterious 'Nightmare' of Tiny Plastic Pellets

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For the past year on the coast of France, the waves crashing ashore have borne evidence of an unsettling mystery. An untold number of tiny plastic pellets are landing on the beaches of Brittany, Pays de la Loire, and elsewhere.

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I research harmful microplastics. Here's what I do to keep my family safe from their toxic chemicals.

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Microplastics are 10 times more abundant in baby poop than adult poop. Thats partly why plastics expert Laura Hardman keeps plastic away from her baby.

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As an expert on microplastics, here's what I do to keep my family safe.

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