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 Straw Ban
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.
Washington, D.C.’s Plastic Straw Ban Now in Effect
Washington, D.C. is the newest city to ban plastic straws from restaurants. Businesses found in violation will be fined, starting in July.
Madison, Wisconsin Could Be the Newest City to Restrict Plastic Straws
Madison, Wisconsin could soon become the newest city to restrict single-use plastic straws.
July Marks the 1-Year Anniversary of Seattle’s Plastic Straw Ban
This month mark’s the 1-year anniversary of Seattle’s plastic straw ban, and so far, the results are extremely promising.
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
South Australia Seeks New Single-Use Plastics Ban
South Australia’s government announced its plans to ban plastic straws, cutlery and stirrers from the state by 2020.
Dubai Airports to Ban Single-Use Plastics by 2020
Dubai Airports Company announced that it will be banning single-use plastics by 2020, joining the fight against plastic waste in the United Arab Emirates
Businesses in San Diego Moving Away from Single-Use Plastic Straws
San Diego is putting its ban on styrofoam foodware and plastic straws on hold, but businesses are already switching to paper straws.
Chicago Voters Say “Yes” to a Single-Use Plastic Straw Ban
Residents of Chicago voted in favor of a ballot asking whether the city should sell single-use plastic straws
Two Coastal Israeli Cities to Ban Single-Use Plastic from Their Beaches
The Israeli coastal cities of Eilat and Herzliya have announced plans to ban single-use plastic straws, plates, takeout containers, and bags from their beaches.
New Challenges to San Francisco Restaurants Serving Boba Drinks
San Francisco ban on single-use plastic straws creates new challenges for finding the right boba tea paper straw that is both affordable and high quality