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"Won't Affect A Shark": Trump Signs Order To Bring Back Plastic Straws In US
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday pushing for a return to plastic drinking straws, saying their impact on marine life was limited.
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"Back To Plastic": Trump Slams Eco-Friendly Paper Straws
President Donald Trump on Friday raged against eco-friendly paper straws promoted by his predecessor Joe Biden, and pledged that the United States would return to using plastic ones.
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"Go Back To Plastic Straws?" - Internet In Disbelief Over Starbucks' CEO Jet Commute
Starbucks' newly-appointed CEO, Brian Niccol, made headlines for his commute of 1600 km by jet. People have responded to the news with criticism and memes online.
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No Plastic Straws, Cutlery At Canada Restaurants Despite Court Ruling
Canadian restaurants and cafes were no longer permitted as of Wednesday to offer plastic straws, food containers, checkout bags or cutlery to customers -- despite a court ruling that such restrictions are unconstitutional.
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McDonald's Plastic Straw, Given Free To Customers, Listed On Ebay For...
For this price, any McDonald's fan in India could buy more than 750 Maharaja Macs, 485 Meals or 412 boxes of Chicken McNuggets - each with 20 nuggets.
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Amul Urges PM Modi To Delay Plastic Straw Ban. Here's Why
India's biggest dairy group Amul has written to the government urging it to delay a planned ban on tiny plastic straws, saying the move will have a "negative impact" on farmers and milk consumption in the world's biggest producer of the commodity.
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Canada To Ban Sngle-Use Plastics Such As Bags, Straws By End Of 2021
Checkout bags, straws and four other single-use plastic items will be banned in Canada by the end of 2021, the environment minister announced Wednesday, while acknowledging the nation is trailing Europe in recycling efforts.
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India To Ban Six Single-Use Plastic Products From October 2: Report
The Centre is set to impose a nationwide ban on plastic bags, cups and straws on October 2, officials said, in its most sweeping measure yet to stamp out single-use plastics from cities and villages that rank among the world's most polluted.
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"Bigger Problems" Than Plastic Straws, Says Donald Trump
Swapping paper for plastic turned out to be the last straw for Donald Trump, who said Friday there are "bigger problems" than plastic drinking straws -- the day after his reelection campaign manager promoted branded ones on Twitter.
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Canada To Ban Single-Use Plastics In 2021, Says PM Justin Trudeau
Canada will ban single-use plastics from 2021, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Monday, declaring it a "global challenge" to phase out the bottles, straws and plastic bags clogging the world's oceans.
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Virgin Australia Airline Bans Plastic Straws And Stirrers From All Operations
Virgin Australia has announced a blanket ban on plastic straws and stirrers from all its lounge and in-flight operations. Founder Richard Branson broke the news on Twitter.
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American Airlines To Eliminate Plastic Straws From Cabins, Lounges
American Airlines on Tuesday said it plans to no longer offer plastic straws and stir sticks in its lounges and onboard its flights, amid a broader global push to abandon one-time use plastics.
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Starbucks To Completely Get Rid Of Plastic Straws By 2020
Leading global coffee retailer Starbucks has announced that it will be phasing out plastic straws from all its stores by 2020, and replacing them with 'strawless cups' and non-plastic compostable straws.
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Seattle Becomes First Major US City To Ban Straws
In one fell sip, Seattle on Sunday became the first major U.S. city to ban drinking straws, an environmentally friendly move that leaders hope will spark a nationwide conversation about small, everyday changes that people can make to protect the planet.
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War On Plastic Leaves Manufacturers Clutching At Straws
For decades, plastic straws have been essential props for cocktail makers, smoothie lovers and fast food addicts. But that may be starting to change, thanks largely to vigorous environmental campaigning.
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"Won't Affect A Shark": Trump Signs Order To Bring Back Plastic Straws In US
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday pushing for a return to plastic drinking straws, saying their impact on marine life was limited.
-
"Back To Plastic": Trump Slams Eco-Friendly Paper Straws
President Donald Trump on Friday raged against eco-friendly paper straws promoted by his predecessor Joe Biden, and pledged that the United States would return to using plastic ones.
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"Go Back To Plastic Straws?" - Internet In Disbelief Over Starbucks' CEO Jet Commute
Starbucks' newly-appointed CEO, Brian Niccol, made headlines for his commute of 1600 km by jet. People have responded to the news with criticism and memes online.
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No Plastic Straws, Cutlery At Canada Restaurants Despite Court Ruling
Canadian restaurants and cafes were no longer permitted as of Wednesday to offer plastic straws, food containers, checkout bags or cutlery to customers -- despite a court ruling that such restrictions are unconstitutional.
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McDonald's Plastic Straw, Given Free To Customers, Listed On Ebay For...
For this price, any McDonald's fan in India could buy more than 750 Maharaja Macs, 485 Meals or 412 boxes of Chicken McNuggets - each with 20 nuggets.
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Amul Urges PM Modi To Delay Plastic Straw Ban. Here's Why
India's biggest dairy group Amul has written to the government urging it to delay a planned ban on tiny plastic straws, saying the move will have a "negative impact" on farmers and milk consumption in the world's biggest producer of the commodity.
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Canada To Ban Sngle-Use Plastics Such As Bags, Straws By End Of 2021
Checkout bags, straws and four other single-use plastic items will be banned in Canada by the end of 2021, the environment minister announced Wednesday, while acknowledging the nation is trailing Europe in recycling efforts.
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India To Ban Six Single-Use Plastic Products From October 2: Report
The Centre is set to impose a nationwide ban on plastic bags, cups and straws on October 2, officials said, in its most sweeping measure yet to stamp out single-use plastics from cities and villages that rank among the world's most polluted.
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"Bigger Problems" Than Plastic Straws, Says Donald Trump
Swapping paper for plastic turned out to be the last straw for Donald Trump, who said Friday there are "bigger problems" than plastic drinking straws -- the day after his reelection campaign manager promoted branded ones on Twitter.
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Canada To Ban Single-Use Plastics In 2021, Says PM Justin Trudeau
Canada will ban single-use plastics from 2021, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Monday, declaring it a "global challenge" to phase out the bottles, straws and plastic bags clogging the world's oceans.
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Virgin Australia Airline Bans Plastic Straws And Stirrers From All Operations
Virgin Australia has announced a blanket ban on plastic straws and stirrers from all its lounge and in-flight operations. Founder Richard Branson broke the news on Twitter.
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American Airlines To Eliminate Plastic Straws From Cabins, Lounges
American Airlines on Tuesday said it plans to no longer offer plastic straws and stir sticks in its lounges and onboard its flights, amid a broader global push to abandon one-time use plastics.
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Starbucks To Completely Get Rid Of Plastic Straws By 2020
Leading global coffee retailer Starbucks has announced that it will be phasing out plastic straws from all its stores by 2020, and replacing them with 'strawless cups' and non-plastic compostable straws.
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Seattle Becomes First Major US City To Ban Straws
In one fell sip, Seattle on Sunday became the first major U.S. city to ban drinking straws, an environmentally friendly move that leaders hope will spark a nationwide conversation about small, everyday changes that people can make to protect the planet.
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War On Plastic Leaves Manufacturers Clutching At Straws
For decades, plastic straws have been essential props for cocktail makers, smoothie lovers and fast food addicts. But that may be starting to change, thanks largely to vigorous environmental campaigning.
