Virginia Governor Ralph Northam Tuesday signed an executive order aimed at reducing Virginia’s reliance on single-use plastics, which pollute waterways, harm fish and wildlife, and take up space in landfills. The order puts the state on a path to eliminate most single-use plastics at state agencies, colleges, and universities by imposing a near-term ban on several common disposable plastics and requiring the phase out of other items by 2025. Northam made the announcement during the 31st annual Environment Virginia Symposium, hosted by the Virginia Military Institute. “From landmark investments in renewable energy to bold action to tackle the climate crisis,...