Environmentalists angered by reversal of price hike on single-use utensils and plates, but ultra-Orthodox community views former government's tariff as attack on its way of life
Balena develops what it describes as the world’s first fully compostable plastic fashion product, decomposing into the ground without leaving harmful waste and chemicals
A tax on single-use tableware that took a bite out of pollution is seen by ultra-Orthodox as an assault on their community; repealing it became a priority for Haredi parties
With ultra-Orthodox using disproportionate amount of single-use tableware, ministers agree to seek a less costly alternative to reduce single-use plastic
Knesset correspondent Carrie Keller-Lynn on last-minute legislation ahead of Thursday's planned swearing-in; environment reporter Sue Surkes on revolutionized egg industry
Coalition rallies to support Gila Gamliel's legislation, but falls a vote short after Ra'am chair accidentally votes against; Knesset advances 2 similar bills proposed by coalition
Former PM reverses decision to give his Likud party a free vote on proposal after pushback from ultra-Orthodox allies, who charge it will hurt the poor and large families
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