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  • Did plastic straw bans work? Yes, but not in the way you'd think.

    Harvin Bhathal

    August 04, 2023 |

    Grist |

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    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: United States

    After activists campaigned against the use of single-use plastic straws that pollute the environment, cities, states, and companies began banning them or offering alternatives. Because plastic straws are responsible for only a tiny fraction of plastic pollution, the anti-straw movement was seen by some as "greenwashing." However, it also raised awareness of the harm of single-use plastics and helped build momentum for further action, including bans on other single-use products such as plastic bags, cutlery, and stir sticks.

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