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Plastic Straw Ban Gains Momentum In Major Cities Across The Country
A Plastic straw ban is being pushed by environmentalists and has been rejected by McDonald's shareholders.
Plastic straws clog the ocean and hurt fish. Now there’s a growing movement to ban them.
The humble plastic drinking straw has become the villain of the moment for environmental crusaders, with New York City joining a small but growing list of communities considering a straw ban to lighten the load [...]
Glass straws? Straw straws? Here are some eco-friendly alternatives to plastic
The war on plastic straws is growing as more companies such as McDonald's and cites such as New York are facing pressure to find sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives that won't pollute our oceans, litter our [...]
McDonald’s switches to paper, but plastic straws remain big environmental problem
McDonald's has become an unlikely ally to the anti-plastic movement. The fast food company announced it would switch to paper straws in all of its 1,300 U.K. locations starting in May. Stores also will keep [...]
Radio Interview: Why Environmentalists Want to Ban Plastic Straws — KOMO News
SEATTLE, Wash. -- Environmental groups across the country have targeted plastic drinking straws for extinction. Their goal: Prevent this non-degradable plastic from polluting our beaches, waterways and oceans. The problem, they say, is worse than [...]
Are Plastic Straws Going The Way Of Plastic Bags And Styrofoam? – The Grunion
A single plastic drinking straw may seem insignificant, but it’s quickly becoming a powerful symbol of how one small change can make a big impact on the environment. “I’ve collected more than 20,000 straws,” said [...]