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Starbucks sparks controversy with change at hundreds of stores — here's what's happening
According to The Chosun Daily, Starbucks Korea phased out plastic straws in 2018, likely because of complaints about the ...
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How communities are battling plastic pollution, turning trash to cash
Although plastics have benefits, including energy savings and resource conservation, the snag is that the rising plastic ...
Why some 'biodegradable' wet wipes can be terrible for the environment
Have you felt disgust when taking a walk along the riverside or plunging into the sea to escape the summer heat, only to spy ...
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Startup announces major funding boost to deal with massive global plastic problem: 'The industry has failed to provide workable solutions'
"A simple solution which can change this." Startup announces major funding boost to deal with massive global plastic problem: ...
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Officials issue sweeping ban that will have major impact on consumers' shopping habits: 'Controlling its use will greatly benefit the municipality'
Many cities have implemented similar bans. Officials issue sweeping ban that will have major impact on consumers' shopping ...
Memory cafes at the National Comedy Center ignite laughter and connection for dementia patients
The National Comedy Center has begun hosting regular "Memory Cafes,” inviting people with conditions like dementia and ...
The unshakable friendship of Nan Goldin and David Armstrong
Inseparable since meeting as teenagers in Boston, Goldin and Armstrong began documenting New York's underground scene in the late 1970s. Together, they faced addiction and the devastation of AIDS, ...
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Woman sparks outrage after capturing terrible scene near beloved boating spot: 'Not acceptable at all'
A TikTok video sparked outrage in the boating community after a woman shared a disturbing sight near a popular canal path — a ...