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State lawmakers are pushing sweeping legislation that aims to ban slices of cheese that are individually packaged in thin micro-plastic wrapping.

Individually wrapped cheese could be banned in New York if the Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act passes in the state senate.

Individually wrapped cheese slices could be banned in New York under a new bill that's aiming to significantly reduce the use of plastics. Senate Bill S4246,…

TROY, N.Y. — Causing a tense atmosphere and accusations of partisanship, three resolutions from this week’s Troy City Council finance committee meeting were not motioned or seconded for discussion. “We saw politics at its worst tonight,” City Council President Sue Steele said after the meeting. “I think it’s a really crummy way to run a […]

State lawmakers are pushing sweeping legislation that aims to ban slices of cheese that are individually packaged in thin micro-plastic wrapping.

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The Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act takes aim at single-use plastic, while seeking to remake waste management and recycling in New York.

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