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NZ’s role in the Malaysian plastics dumping ground – New Zealand
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California Bans Plastic Straws in Restaurants, But Exempts Fast Food
California bans restaurants from routinely handing out plastic straws, but exempts fast-food outlets. Source: California Bans Plastic Straws in Restaurants,
Meet the researchers designing the death of plastic – USA
Source: Meet the researchers designing the death of plastic While still very much in the laboratory stage, even these scientists
The Summer of Plastic-Straw Bans: How We Got There – USA
The story of how plastic straws went from ubiquitous to utensil non grata is one of psychology, a well-timed turtle
McDonald’s plan to ditch plastic straws by 2020 – Australia
A familiar sight at your local Maccas is on the way out, with the fast food giant planning to roll