Tag: plastic straws
China bans single-use plastic straws and shopping bags
China is one of the world's biggest users of single-use plastic and in 2010, produced 60 million tonnes of plastic waste.
Trump campaign is selling plastic straws to ‘make straws great again’
"Now you can finally be free from liberal paper straws that fall apart within minutes and ruin your drink."
UK government confirms ban on plastic straws, stirrers and cotton swabs
"So today I am taking action to turn the tide on plastic pollution, and ensure we leave our environment in a better state for future generations."
Seaweed straws could soon replace single-use plastic straws
"Single use plastics should never be built to last, they should be designed to disappear."
California becomes first state to regulate plastic straws
The law, which will enter into force Jan. 1, prohibits restaurants from providing straws unless a customer requests one. It covers only sit-down eateries, not fast food restaurants, delis or coffee shops.
Pledge to ditch the plastic straw
Join us in saying no to the single-use plastic straw and encourage those around you to do the same!
Seattle will ban plastic straws and utensils at restaurants next year
The exemption that allowed restaurants to dispense plastics is set to expire and will not be renewed.
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Raskin says DOJ memo suggests Trump retained classified documents tied to business interests
New disclosures raise questions about whether highly restricted national security materials were kept for private advantage.
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Mo. Senator Eric Schmitt’s asinine SHIELD Act would classify blowing whistles as ‘Obstruction of...
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Trump signals ‘peace’ while expanding military footprint in Iran conflict
Contradictory statements from the White House coincide with troop deployments, market volatility, and renewed scrutiny of the United States’ military infrastructure across the Gulf.