Ribena trialling paper straws to reduce plastic usage
4 years, 6 months ago

Ribena trialling paper straws to reduce plastic usage

The Independent  

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What's Better, Plastic Or Paper Straws?
1 week, 6 days ago

What's Better, Plastic Or Paper Straws?

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING On Feb. 10, President Donald Trump issued an executive order ending the procurement and use of paper straws at federal agencies. Andrew Harnik via Getty Images Donald Trump speaks after signing a series of executive orders, including an order for the federal government to stop using paper straws and begin using plastic straws, on Feb. 10. The …

What's Better, Plastic Or Paper Straws?
3 weeks, 4 days ago

What's Better, Plastic Or Paper Straws?

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING On Feb. 10, President Donald Trump issued an executive order ending the procurement and use of paper straws at federal agencies. Andrew Harnik via Getty Images Donald Trump speaks after signing a series of executive orders, including an order for the federal government to stop using paper straws and begin using plastic straws, on Feb. 10. The …

Plastic straws have come to symbolize a global pollution crisis. Trump wants them to stay
Top News
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Plastic straws have come to symbolize a global pollution crisis. Trump wants them to stay

Associated Press  

Straws might seem insignificant, inspiring jokes about the plastic vs. paper debate, but the plastic straw has come to symbolize a global pollution crisis over the past decade. On Monday, President Donald Trump waded into the issue when he signed an executive order to reverse a federal push away from plastic straws, declaring that paper straws “don’t work” and don’t …

’Back to plastic’: Trump pushes for plastic straws as he declares paper ones ’don’t work’
1 month, 2 weeks ago

’Back to plastic’: Trump pushes for plastic straws as he declares paper ones ’don’t work’

The Hindu  

President Donald Trump is moving to reverse a federal push away from plastic straws, declaring that paper straws “don’t work” and don't last very long. We’re going back to plastic straws,” Mr. Trump said Monday as he signed an executive order to review federal purchasing policies that restrict plastic straws. The move by Mr. Trump — who has long railed …

‘Back to plastic': Trump signs order for plastic straws as he declares paper ones ‘don’t work’
Trending News
1 month, 2 weeks ago

‘Back to plastic': Trump signs order for plastic straws as he declares paper ones ‘don’t work’

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Monday he is banning federal use of paper straws, saying they “don’t work” and don’t last very long. We’re going back to plastic straws,” Trump said as he signed an executive order to reverse federal purchasing policies that encourage paper straws and restrict plastic ones. The order directs federal agencies to stop buying paper …

Making pollutants great again: Trump says he’s bringing back plastic straws in new executive order
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Making pollutants great again: Trump says he’s bringing back plastic straws in new executive order

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy President Donald Trump said Friday …

Plastic or paper? The truth about drinking straws
1 year, 4 months ago

Plastic or paper? The truth about drinking straws

BBC  

The truth about drinking straws Getty Images The backlash against plastic straws has left consumers searching for alternatives The backlash against single-use plastics has seen a growing market for paper, metal, glass and plant-based straws. "And while we know it's not that simple, and the problem goes far beyond the use of plastic straws, a global crisis like plastic pollution …

England will ban single-use plastic plates and cutlery for environmental reasons
2 years, 2 months ago

England will ban single-use plastic plates and cutlery for environmental reasons

NPR  

England will ban single-use plastic plates and cutlery for environmental reasons Enlarge this image toggle caption Sean Gallup/Getty Images Sean Gallup/Getty Images The British government is poised to ban certain single-use plastic products, a long-awaited step towards reducing pollution that environmentalists hope will be just one of many. plans to ban single-use plastic plates and cutlery in England are a …

Single-use plastic cutlery and plates to be banned in England
2 years, 2 months ago

Single-use plastic cutlery and plates to be banned in England

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Single-use plastic items including cutlery, plates and polystyrene cups are set to be banned in …

Festivals to stop using plastic cups in trade-in trial
2 years, 8 months ago

Festivals to stop using plastic cups in trade-in trial

Dutch News  

Visitors to last weekend’s Woo Hah! It makes a huge difference if there are not 100,000 cups on the floor.’ Festival goers ‘It was a pain to hold on to your cup,’ said Woo Hah! ‘But of course, I’ll do it, because it’s better for the environment.’ In addition to Woo Hah!, Dutch festival organiser Mojo held three other trials …

Festivals to stop using plastic cups in trade-in trial
2 years, 8 months ago

Festivals to stop using plastic cups in trade-in trial

Dutch News  

Visitors to last weekend’s Woo Hah! It makes a huge difference if there are not 100,000 cups on the floor.’ Festival goers ‘It was a pain to hold on to your cup,’ said Woo Hah! ‘But of course, I’ll do it, because it’s better for the environment.’ In addition to Woo Hah!, Dutch festival organiser Mojo held three other trials …

Plastic Free July 2022: How to smash the challenge, from reusable bottles to make-up
2 years, 8 months ago

Plastic Free July 2022: How to smash the challenge, from reusable bottles to make-up

The Independent  

Get our weekly Home and Garden email for tips, advice and interior inspiration Get our weekly Home and Garden email for tips, and interior inspiration Get our weekly Home and Garden email for tips, and interior inspiration SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Plastic Free July …

Green Revolution 2.0: Saying No to Plastic is Fantastic, Finding Options Isn't, Say Industries Ahead of Single-Use Ban
2 years, 9 months ago

Green Revolution 2.0: Saying No to Plastic is Fantastic, Finding Options Isn't, Say Industries Ahead of Single-Use Ban

News 18  

Preparations are underway on war-footing as India readies itself for a ban on notified single-use plastic items. We have already placed the orders, but there are logistical constraints as the same supplier is providing straws to multiple players.” While most industries have already replaced some of the single-use plastic items such as cutlery and ice-cream sticks, it is the shortage …

Green Revolution 2.0: It's Last Straw, Say Activists as Industries Drag Their Feet on Single-Use Plastics Ban
2 years, 9 months ago

Green Revolution 2.0: It's Last Straw, Say Activists as Industries Drag Their Feet on Single-Use Plastics Ban

News 18  

When you visit the nearest market next month, be sure to look around. These banned items include straws, stirrers, ear buds, candies, balloons with plastic sticks, cutlery, cigarette packs, packaging films and polystyrene for decoration. For a country that is swamped with a whopping 3.5 million tonnes of domestic plastic waste generated every year, stemming the flow of just 19 …

Canada to ban single-use plastics by the end of the year in a ‘historic’ move
2 years, 9 months ago

Canada to ban single-use plastics by the end of the year in a ‘historic’ move

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The ambitious plan comes after years of announcements made by Justin Trudeau’s government to ban single-use plastic in order …

Are supermarkets doing enough to reduce single-use plastic waste?
3 years, 11 months ago

Are supermarkets doing enough to reduce single-use plastic waste?

Salon  

Plastic is ubiquitous in supermarkets. Data about single-use plastic waste in supermarkets in the U.S. is scant but a Greenpeace UK report found that seven of the top supermarkets in the U.K. were responsible for putting 59 billion pieces of plastic packaging — or 2,000 pieces for each household — into the environment annually. The Plastics Industry Association promoted single-use …

Calls made for beauty sample sachets to be made illegal in England single-use plastic ban
4 years, 4 months ago

Calls made for beauty sample sachets to be made illegal in England single-use plastic ban

The Independent  

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Canada to ban plastic bags and other single-use products by end of 2021
4 years, 5 months ago

Canada to ban plastic bags and other single-use products by end of 2021

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Canada is banning single-use plastic products - grocery bags, straws, stir sticks, six-pack rings, utensils …

England's plastic straw ban: When did it start and why is it happening?
4 years, 5 months ago

England's plastic straw ban: When did it start and why is it happening?

The Independent  

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Plastic straw ban comes into force in England
4 years, 5 months ago

Plastic straw ban comes into force in England

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. An estimated 4.7 billion plastic straws, 316 million plastic stirrers and 1.8 billion plastic-stemmed cotton buds were used in …

Big plastic polluters accused of ‘hypocrisy’ over pledges to reduce waste while lobbying to block reforms
4 years, 6 months ago

Big plastic polluters accused of ‘hypocrisy’ over pledges to reduce waste while lobbying to block reforms

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Germany bans range of single-use plastics including straws and cotton buds
4 years, 9 months ago

Germany bans range of single-use plastics including straws and cotton buds

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Germany is to ban the sale of single-use plastic straws, cotton buds and food containers, …

Welsh government announces ban on single-use plastic in bid to tackle ocean waste
5 years ago

Welsh government announces ban on single-use plastic in bid to tackle ocean waste

The Independent  

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Plastic cotton buds now banned in Scotland in fight against ‘global climate emergency’
5 years, 5 months ago

Plastic cotton buds now banned in Scotland in fight against ‘global climate emergency’

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Scotland has become the first part of the UK to ban the sale of plastic …

Congress’ Jairam Ramesh bats against ban on single-use plastic
5 years, 6 months ago

Congress’ Jairam Ramesh bats against ban on single-use plastic

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Congressman and former environment minister Jairam Ramesh has voiced his opposition to the government’s plan to ban single-use plastic, saying the real problem centred around their disposal and recycling. The ban will only grab headlines, home & abroad, and mask the Modi regime's true environmental record.” The government plans to ban use of single-use plastic products like straws, …

India to outlaw six categories of single-use plastic products on 2 October
5 years, 7 months ago

India to outlaw six categories of single-use plastic products on 2 October

Firstpost  

Penalties for violations will likely take effect after an initial 6-month period for people to adopt alternatives. India is set to impose a nationwide ban on plastic bags, cups and straws on 2 October, 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. In an …

India may ban single-use plastic products from October 2
5 years, 7 months ago

India may ban single-use plastic products from October 2

India Today  

A nation-wide ban is set to be imposed 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. In an Independence Day speech on August 15, Narendra Modi had urged people and government agencies to "take the …

Of course McDonald's paper straws can't be recycled – it's yet another corporate green wash
5 years, 7 months ago

Of course McDonald's paper straws can't be recycled – it's yet another corporate green wash

The Independent  

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The inflexibility of plastic
5 years, 8 months ago

The inflexibility of plastic

The Economist  

A S WESTERN HOLIDAYMAKERS escape their daily grind and head to the beach this summer, a concern is likely to resurface—literally, if it washes up on the pristine sand in front of them. In the past two years plastic litter in the ocean seems to have eclipsed other environmental anxieties among rich-world consumers. Harrowing images of sea life ensnared in …

Plastic straws and cotton buds to be banned next year in effort to tackle plastic pollution
5 years, 9 months ago

Plastic straws and cotton buds to be banned next year in effort to tackle plastic pollution

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Plastic straws, stirrers and cotton buds are to be banned in England from April next …

Single-use plastics banned by EU Parliament
6 years ago

Single-use plastics banned by EU Parliament

CNN  

CNN — The European Parliament has approved a law banning a wide-range of single-use plastic items, such as straws, cotton buds and cutlery, by 2021. The law, which was supported by 560 Members of the European Parliament against 35 on Wednesday, stipulates that 10 single-use plastic items will be banned in order to curb ocean pollution. “Europe is setting new …

Do you know about the plastic recycling blindspot that clogs up our bags and pockets?
6 years ago

Do you know about the plastic recycling blindspot that clogs up our bags and pockets?

The Independent  

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What the European Parliament’s ban on single-use plastic means for UK residents
6 years, 5 months ago

What the European Parliament’s ban on single-use plastic means for UK residents

The Independent  

In February, environment minister Michael Gove got into a Twitter spat with the European Commission’s first vice-president, Frans Timmermans, over plastic straws. Eradicating what chancellor Philip Hammond calls “the scourge of plastic” from our shores has been a key component in the government’s “green Brexit” strategy, and it’s one that has seen considerable popularity. The more cynical among us can’t …

Single-use plastics ban backed by European Parliament
6 years, 5 months ago

Single-use plastics ban backed by European Parliament

CNN  

CNN — The European Parliament has voted to ban a range of single-use plastics such as straws, cotton buds and cutlery and to ensure most bottles are recycled in a bid to curb ocean pollution. After the vote was carried by 571-53 on Wednesday, the Member of the European Parliament who proposed the bill, Frederique Ries, tweeted that it was …

European Parliament votes to ban single-use plastics in bid to tackle pollution
6 years, 5 months ago

European Parliament votes to ban single-use plastics in bid to tackle pollution

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Similar measures would apply to producers of fishing gear, who would have to help ensure at least 50 per …

MEPs vote to ban throwaway plastic, deposits loom for plastic bottles
6 years, 5 months ago

MEPs vote to ban throwaway plastic, deposits loom for plastic bottles

Dutch News  

Dutch MEPs and campaign groups have welcomed Wednesday’s vote in the European parliament to ban plastic straws and throwaway cutlery and plates from 2021. MEPs also say that nine in 10 plastic bottles should be collected separately by 2025, and a deposit system could be useful to achieve this. The Netherlands introduced a ban on shops and market stall holders …

MEPs vote to ban throwaway plastic, deposits loom for plastic bottles
6 years, 5 months ago

MEPs vote to ban throwaway plastic, deposits loom for plastic bottles

Dutch News  

Dutch MEPs and campaign groups have welcomed Wednesday’s vote in the European parliament to ban plastic straws and throwaway cutlery and plates from 2021. MEPs also say that nine in 10 plastic bottles should be collected separately by 2025, and a deposit system could be useful to achieve this. The Netherlands introduced a ban on shops and market stall holders …

Plastic straws and cotton buds could be banned from next year in bid to tackle ocean pollution
6 years, 5 months ago

Plastic straws and cotton buds could be banned from next year in bid to tackle ocean pollution

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A ban on use of plastic straws, drink stirrers and cotton buds could be in …

We Can Ban Plastic Straws, But America’s Eating Habits Are The Real Problem
6 years, 6 months ago

We Can Ban Plastic Straws, But America’s Eating Habits Are The Real Problem

Huff Post  

jon11 via Getty Images One of the biggest food trends of 2018 isn’t even something you can eat. Though the number of plastic straws Americans use every day is an unverified statistic, one 9-year-old boy famously estimated the number to be 500 million. No matter the exact number, plastic straws are no doubt contributing to the billions of pounds of …

California Prohibits Restaurants From Automatically Giving Out Plastic Straws
6 years, 6 months ago

California Prohibits Restaurants From Automatically Giving Out Plastic Straws

Huff Post  

A debate surrounding plastic straws has bubbled up in recent months as several major cities have instituted or considered similar bans. Seattle became the first major U.S. city to institute a ban on plastic straws and utensils at all food service businesses in July. Scotland has said it plans to outlaw plastic straws by 2019, while Taiwan aims to ban …

California lawmakers vote to restrict use of plastic straws, keeping state in national spotlight on environment
6 years, 7 months ago

California lawmakers vote to restrict use of plastic straws, keeping state in national spotlight on environment

LA Times  

Plastic straws sit at the ready at a cafe in San Francisco. “Reducing consumer demand for plastic straws can help decrease plastic pollution.” The measure drew opposition from Republican lawmakers, including Assemblyman Matthew Harper of Huntington Beach, who said restricting straws may add more plastic to the waste stream as businesses use straw-less lids made of plastic, and paper straws …

Straw No More in Adelaide as Mayor backs ban with War On Waste II set for launch
6 years, 8 months ago

Straw No More in Adelaide as Mayor backs ban with War On Waste II set for launch

ABC  

A ban on distributing most single-use plastic straws at Adelaide parklands, city square and council-managed events could be in place as soon as next year — if Adelaide's Mayor has his way. Loading Facebook content War On Waste on the case Single-use plastic straws are also in the crosshairs of the ABC's War On Waste program, which is about to …

Starbucks, citing ocean threat, is ditching plastic straws
6 years, 8 months ago

Starbucks, citing ocean threat, is ditching plastic straws

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Starbucks will eliminate plastic straws from all of its locations within two years, the coffee chain announced Monday, becoming the largest food and beverage company to do so as calls for businesses and cities to cut waste grow louder. A week after its hometown of Seattle banned plastic drinking straws and utensils, Starbucks said Monday that by …

Starbucks will stop using plastic straws by 2020
6 years, 8 months ago

Starbucks will stop using plastic straws by 2020

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Since the city of Seattle outlawed plastic straws …

Starbucks is ditching plastic straws
6 years, 8 months ago

Starbucks is ditching plastic straws

LA Times  

Starbucks Corp. said Monday that it will eliminate single-use plastic straws from all of its locations within two years, becoming the largest food and beverage company to do so as calls for businesses and cities to cut waste grow louder. Although plastic straws account for a small percentage of the pollution that ends up in the ocean, they have become …

Seattle becomes first major US city to ban plastic straws and utensils
6 years, 8 months ago

Seattle becomes first major US city to ban plastic straws and utensils

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Seattle has become the …

Australia is banning plastic bags. Here’s what other countries are doing
6 years, 8 months ago

Australia is banning plastic bags. Here’s what other countries are doing

CNN  

CNN — Australia has joined a long list of countries taking action against single-use plastic bags with large retailers introducing a charge for reusable ones to encourage shoppers to bring their own. Dozens of countries have already imposed bans or taxes on single-use plastic bags, including the UK, France, China, and the Netherlands. Around 8.5 billion plastic straws are thrown …

McDonalds to ban plastic straws in all of its restaurants in UK and Ireland
6 years, 9 months ago

McDonalds to ban plastic straws in all of its restaurants in UK and Ireland

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy McDonald's is to ban plastic …

McDonald´s to have paper straws to all UK and Ireland restaurants
6 years, 9 months ago

McDonald´s to have paper straws to all UK and Ireland restaurants

Daily Mail  

McDonald's is ditching plastic straws for paper ones in all of its restaurants, the fast food giant has revealed. McDonald's has already taken steps in all its restaurants in the UK and Ireland to put plastic straws behind the counter to reduce waste. A trial using the paper replacements have been carried out at a handful of venues since April, …

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