plastics pollution

(Airs 10/10/24 @ 3 p.m.) WAMC’s David Guistina in conversation with Assemblymember Deborah Glick, a Democrat from Manhattan, about the scandal surrounding Mayor Eric Adams, whether she thinks former Governor Andrew Cuomo will run for the seat, proposition one on the ballot, environmental legislation that’s ready to pass this session, and much more.

Congressional representatives from the region are supporting a U.N. effort to reduce plastic pollution.

The current New York State legislative session is scheduled to adjourn around June 9. A proposed Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act (assembly bill 5322 and senate bill 4246) may be voted on before the close of the session. The act would require plastic packaging to be reduced by half, reduce toxics in packaging and prohibit plastic burning.We are joined by Bennington College faculty member, former EPA Regional Administrator, and President of Beyond Plastics Judith Enck.

A Southern Albany County factory opened its doors to reporters Wednesday for conversations with the site’s leadership and a preview of its innovative eco-friendly products.

Since the dawn of the recycling system, we have stood by their bins, holding an everyday object, wondering, "can I recycle this?" This simple question…

Plastics have become an environmental crisis. And world leaders are starting to sound the alarm. On World Environment Day on June 5th 2018, United Nations…