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The Plastic Straw Ban and Backlash, Explained
Inside the debate that’s got drinkers across the country talking
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September 21, 2018
California Bans Restaurants From Automatically Giving Out Plastic Straws
The new statewide law goes into effect January 1, 2019
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August 3, 2018
What It’s Like to Carry Around a Reusable Straw
How early adopters are faring in the war against plastic straws
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July 24, 2018
Food-Service Behemoth Aramark Is Doing Away With Plastic Straws
The cuts will take 100 million straws out of operation each year
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July 19, 2018
Why Plastic Straw Bans Are Finally Gaining Traction
This week on the Eater Upsell, we learn how the anti-straw movement picked up steam and what it’s like to be a paper straw kingpin in 2018
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July 19, 2018
What Does It Take to Make a Decent Paper Straw?
The public image of a soggy, disintegrating paper straw is inaccurate, says maker of paper straws
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July 19, 2018
The Last Straw
I need plastic straws. Banning them puts a serious burden on people with disabilities
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July 12, 2018
Why the World Is Hating on Plastic Straws Right Now
Everything you need to know about the now-ubiquitous movement to #StopSucking
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July 9, 2018
Adult Sippy Cups Will Replace Plastic Straws at Starbucks by 2020
Paper or compostable plastic straws will still be available upon request for customers who need them