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Asheville s Less Plastic campaign: City urges residents to slash single-use plastics

In the city's bid to educate the public about single-use plastics, April has been dubbed Less Plastic in Asheville Month.

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N C hits pause on new building efficiency rules

Amid sustained opposition from developers, building code officials voted to delay the proposed rule update until later in the year.

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Legislature may block energy upgrades to NC building code | Raleigh News & Observer

Legislature may block energy upgrades to NC building code | Raleigh News & Observer
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Legislature may block energy upgrades to NC building code

Legislature may block energy upgrades to NC building code
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Asheville City Council will explore new ordinance to ban plastic bags

An Asheville City Council committee recommended staff explore development of a new ordinance that would target single-use bags at the point of sale.

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