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Forbes
3 days ago
- Business
- Forbes
World Environment Day 2025: Real Solutions To Beat Plastic Pollution
Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, Pine Bend sanitary landfill, the largest open landfill in Minnesota. ... More (Photo by: Michael Siluk/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) June 5th marks World Environment Day, and this year's theme, 'Beat Plastic Pollution,' is pertinent as global plastic production has ballooned from 2 million tons in 1950 to a staggering 430 million ton annually today, according to the United Nations Environment Program. The World Economic Forum further shares stark data that 350 million tons of plastic waste is generated each year and of that 19 million leaks in the environment with 13 million onto land and 6 million into rivers and coastlines. The In 2022 the OECD warned that if current trends continue, plastic waste could nearly triple by 2060, with half ending up in landfills and less than a fifth recycled. A vendor arranges paper bags at Kimironko market in Kigali, Rwanda, July 14, 2022. TO GO WITH ... More "Feature: Rwanda makes strides in plastic ban" (Photo by Cyril Ndegeya/Xinhua via Getty Images) At the recycling center, plastic bottles are collected and packed for recycling Tackling plastic pollution requires systemic change that addresses the full lifecycle of plastic products. The journey to 'beat plastic pollution' has to start with strong policy frameworks such as Extended Producer Responsibility laws which are critical to shifting accountability onto companies and ensuring that environmental impacts are managed from production through to disposal. However, legislation alone is not enough. Consumer awareness must move beyond marketing claims like 'recyclable,' especially as most plastics are not truly recycled and end up in landfills and oceans. Consumers must focus on reducing unnecessary plastics through reuse and refill systems, supporting companies committed to genuine sustainability, and demanding greater transparency and accountability. These are powerful actions that individuals can take to drive the market transformation needed to create a future where plastic pollution is no longer inevitable but preventable. Ultimately, collective action from policymakers, businesses, and consumers is essential. On this World Environment Day, the call is clear: it is time to move beyond promises and take decisive action for a cleaner, more sustainable planet.
CBS News
6 days ago
- Business
- CBS News
Nearly $400K in lottery prizes won this weekend in Minnesota
Some Minnesota lottery players won nearly $400,000 this weekend. State lottery officials say Inver Grove Heights' The Corner Store sold a North 5 ticket worth $276,186. Two $50,000 Powerball tickets were also sold at Newport's Winners Corner in Newport and Burnsville's Shooters Billiard Club & Cafe. Winners have one year to claim their prizes, and due to a state law signed in 2021, they can opt out of being publicly identified if they win more than $10,000. Minnesota has had its share of big wins this year. In early January, two Millionaire Raffle tickets were sold in Tracy and Nowthen. Weeks later, someone bought a Progressive Print-N-Play ticket worth $436,015 in North St. Paul. In February, someone bought a Powerball ticket in Lake City worth $94,949 on the same weekend another lucky customer won a $50,000 Powerball jackpot in Hastings. And in March, a North 5 ticket worth $137,742 was sold in Maple Grove. In last year's general election, Minnesotans voted overwhelmingly in favor of maintaining the policy of placing 40% of all Minnesota Lottery proceeds into the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund. In January, it was announced $1.2 million of those funds would go to the University of Minnesota's College of Veterinary Medicine for avian influenza research. If you or someone you know struggles with playing responsibly, the Minnesota Department of Human Services has resources available. Call 800-333-HOPE for free, confidential information and referral to services in your area or visit
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Yahoo
Man killed in Inver Grove Heights apartment fire
The Brief A man was killed after a fire broke out at an Inver Grove Heights apartment complex. Crews responded shortly after noon to the report of the fire. The victim was found inside the apartment and rushed to the hospital where he was pronounced dead. INVER GROVE HEIGHTS, Minn. (FOX 9) - A man died after a fire broke out at an apartment complex in Inver Grove Heights on Sunday. The backstory The Inver Grove Heights Fire Department says it responded shortly after noon to the report of a fire at an apartment complex off Babcock Trail. At the scene, crews found a working fire inside an apartment unit. What we know While searching the apartment, firefighters say they found a victim who was pulled from the fire. The victim was treated at the scene and rushed to the hospital, where he was ultimately pronounced dead. What we don't know The cause of the fire is under investigation but fire officials say it appears to be an accident. The other side Firefighters say the fire was contained to the single unit. The fire is under investigation but is believed to be an accident.
