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Plastic Free July: Five innovative ways to tackle plastic pollution

August 3rd, 2018 Plastic Free July ended this week following a month of mobilization around the world to raise awareness about plastic waste. Members of the Sick of Plastic campaign in Ireland participated in the challenge and encouraged people to share their experience on social media. In a recent blog post, VOICE Ireland, one Read more…

By Charline Fernandez, 6 years ago

International

Seattle imposes citywide ban on plastic straws and cutlery

July 4th, 2018 Seattle has become the first US city to impose a citywide ban on plastic straws and cutlery. The ban, which affects all 5,000 eateries and bars across the Emerald City, went to effect on July 1. Businesses caught using the contraband items can face up to $250 Read more…

By Shamim Malekmian, 6 yearsJuly 4, 2018 ago