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New biodegradable straws developed in China are as cheap as plastic, stronger than paper, and made from edible materials — but can they make a difference in the global plastic waste problem?

Plastic everywhere: People produce 330 million tons of plastic every year. Less than 9% of it i

When marine biologists are filmed removing a plastic straw stuck in a sea turtle’s nose, our hearts sink and our environmental consciousness grows. Today, more than 90 countries have implemented — or plan to implement — bans or taxes on single-use plastic bags or other products, but the

After a two-year hiatus during the pandemic, Korea has brought back the ban on in-store use of single-use products at food service businesses, causing mixed reactions from employees, customers and environmental activists. Starting Friday, customers dining in at restaurants, cafes, food

A sustainability movement by Starbucks won’t prevent climate change or eliminate disposable cups or end roadside litter. But the ambitious program will have environmental benefits and might inspire other multinational corporations to act in the best interests of our planet.

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Q: I tend to get weed outbreaks in my vegetable beds. What are my options for limiting such invasions in the future?

A: Sometimes I find hand-weeding therapeutic, but yeah, it can make your muscles sore and test your patience. As with many of gardening’s challenges, prevention is key.<

Customers at Starbucks stores in the U.S. and Canada will be able to provide a reusable cup for their drink by the end of next year, the company announced Tuesday. Matt Rourke/AP

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That’s the view of Marina Tran-Vu, founder of eco-friendly drink straws firm EQUO, and the latest gues

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