A new report from the Ocean Conservancy ranks Arizona among the worst states in the country for plastic pollution policy — citing a lack of bans on single-use plastics, limited recycling access, and minimal waste reduction laws.
But in Tucson, some residents and organizations aren’t waiting for state lawmakers to act.
Pop Cycle, a gift shop on Fourth Avenue, was founded on the idea of creative reuse. Many of its items are made from reclaimed materials, turning waste into functional or artistic products…