We know California plastic waste affects everyone here on the West Coast. People want change, but what happens when the politicians can’t seem to take action? Petitions go out, signatures come in, and the people exercise their right to vote. When it comes to reducing single-use plastics, we might see a reduction in California Plastic […]
Category: Plastic Pollution
Top Plastic Polluters in Canada
Greenpeace Canada just named Neslté and Tim Hortons as the country’s top two plastic polluters – the 2nd year for topping the list for Canada Plastic Waste
Unilever Plastic Ban Reduces Waste
Unilever is addressing its plastic usage problem. Consumer goods producer Unilever will halve the 700,000 tons of new plastic it uses annually.
New Method Recycles ALL Plastic Waste
A research group in Sweden just discovered a new method of recycling plastics. What’s even more exciting is that this method can recycle all plastics. While we at OkStraw Paper Straws encourage switching to biodegradable alternatives, we’re excited to hear about this new plastic recycling method.
Irish Teen Removes Microplastics in Water
Irish Teen Removes Microplastics from Water. Removing microplastics from water is a colossal challenge, but thankfully, a new solution is here.
This new solution comes from teenager and winner of Google’s Science Fair contest, Fiann Ferreira. Both practical and highly effective, Ferreira’s microplastic harvesting method is exactly what our planet needs.
Microplastics in Soil Hurt Earthworms
According to a recent scientific study, microplastics are causing worms to lose weight. This finding worries us at OkStraw Paper Straws, because it’s devastating news. If we want to ensure a stable food supply, then we have to tackle our microplastic problem.
Trump Curbs Climate Change Impact Research
The Trump administration just ordered a government agency to stop predicting climate change impact on the U.S. in their research work.
Great Pacific Garbage Patch Cleanup Progress
The Ocean Cleanup just relaunched its new plastic harvesting device on the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, and it’s already showing great results.
Italian Island of Capri Bans Plastic Straws
The Italian island of Capri banned single-use plastics, including bans on plastic straws. Business and tourists must use biodegradable alternatives.
Microplastics Found in Tampa Bay, Florida
Scientists announced that they discovered billions of microplastic pieces in Tampa Bay, Florida.
OkStraw Paper Straws and the Threat from Microplastics
Recent discoveries of plastic fibers in rainfall and snowmelt samples tell us that microplastics are in the air we breathe.
Oregon Plastic Straw Ban – Oregon Passes Single-Use Plastic Straw Law
Oregon Plastic Straw Ban. Starting in January 2020, Oregon has banned restaurants and bars from using plastic straws. Paper Straws are an alternative. The Oregon house of representatives has voted to ban businesses and stores from handing out single-use plastic straws, unless requested