Mara Shulman, Author at Conservation Law Foundation

Jan 05, 2024

Is Plastic Biodegradable? Here’s the truth

Regardless of how we dispose of it, plastic will not biodegrade. Here’s what that means for our communities and environment.

Empty single-use plastic bottle sits on shore over water. Photo illustrates that plastic products do not break down or biodegrade when in contact with natural elements. From top to bottom, the background shows a gradient going from light orange to white to dark blue. These sunset-like colors are reflected in the water.

Jun 26, 2023

Massachusetts Bottle Bill: 3 Reasons Why We Need to Modernize It

Litter is taking a toll on Massachusetts’ health and economy. These three reasons show how an updated bottle bill could help us change that.

Mar 27, 2023

Connecticut’s New Bottle Law Kicks the Can Down the Road

Connecticut just took a big step back in its commitment to recycling. In 2021, legislators voted to modernize and expand the state’s bottle return program by raising the deposit fee and making more types of beverage containers eligible. Last month, these same legislators inexplicably chose to weaken the program by approving a measure that will… Continue reading Connecticut’s New Bottle Law Kicks the Can Down the Road