NBC New York

Why Some NJ Schools Still Use Sneeze Guards – Despite No Evidence They Prevent COVID

In the early days of the pandemic, school districts around the nation scrambled to purchase clear plastic desk shields. With limited understanding of how COVID-19 might transmit in classrooms, the ...
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Statewide plastic bag ban heads to McKee’s desk

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Rhode Island lawmakers have approved legislation that would ban single-use plastic bags statewide. The bill, sponsored by Senate President Dominick Ruggerio, would ban the ...
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Plastic bag ban heads to Elorza’s desk following Earth Day passage

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Providence City Council, coincidentally on Earth Day, once again approved an ordinance that will ban the use of plastic bags citywide, and this time, Mayor Jorge Elorza plans ...
WTAE-TV

Plastic partitions between desks among changes as Hopewell schools transition to full-time in-person learning

I KNOW RIGHT NOW. ELLEN: IT HAS BEEN A LONG ROAD TO THIS MOMENT IN THE HOPEWELL AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT. AFTER SPENDING MUCH OF THE SCHOOL YEAR IN A HYBRID MODEL AND BRIEF TIME ON FULL REMOTE LEARNING ...
Inhabitat

3D-printed desk accessories are made from bioplastic waste

The new line of 3D-printed desk accessories made by Pearson Lloyd for brand Bene are even better than recycled plastic. They’re made from recycled bioplastic waste and food packaging that would ...