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Plastic Straws

A Vietnamese man is creating biodegradable straws out of wild grass

April 8, 2019 by Jurriaan Kamp

As the world becomes increasingly aware of the plastic crisis, more and more people are saying no to plastic straws. After all, you don't really need a straw to enjoy a drink. Still, some people are insistent on drinking out of a straw, so innovators around the world are … [Read more...] about A Vietnamese man is creating biodegradable straws out of wild grass

Rhode Island to prohibit restaurants from offering plastic straws

February 11, 2019 by Jurriaan Kamp

Movements condemning the use of single-use plastics are growing stronger, with plastic straws being singled out as one of the main culprits that pollute our oceans. And for good reason: In the US alone, over 500 million plastic straws are used every day, with the majority of … [Read more...] about Rhode Island to prohibit restaurants from offering plastic straws

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