Seattle has become the first major US city to ban plastic straws and utensils in its eateries, a victory for environmentalists that will be tough to replicate elsewhere in the United States.
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Hard on the heels of banning plastic bags, states and cities are being pressed by environmentalists to eliminate another consumer convenience—plastic straws. But objections from the plastics industry, restaurants and disability ...
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Jul 3, 2018
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Looking for a plastic straw to sip your soda? It's no longer allowed in Seattle bars and restaurants.
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Jul 2, 2018
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For decades, plastic straws have been essential props for cocktail makers, smoothie lovers and fast food addicts.
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Jul 1, 2018
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How do you boost soil water content and soil health without irrigating? Best cover it with a layer of straw, a new study concludes.
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Apr 25, 2018
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Cities and nations are looking at banning plastic straws and stirrers in hopes of addressing the world's plastic pollution problem. The problem is so large, though, that scientists say that's not nearly enough.
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Apr 21, 2018
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