Sophie Liebel, Author at Earth Day

Sophie Liebel

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Posts by Sophie Liebel

July 30, 2025

Bagged and Gagged: The Battle Over Plastic Ban Preemption

A U.S. legal principle can make action on plastics more challenging in many U.S. states.

Sophie Liebel
July 23, 2025

5 Countries on 5 Continents Doing Plastic Policy Right

Lessons learned from countries across the globe leading efforts to end plastic pollution.

Sophie Liebel

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Posts by Sophie Liebel

Sophie Liebel

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Posts by Sophie Liebel

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