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Are paper straws really better for the environment than plastic ones?

Published: 1:27am, 26 Sep, 2018

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Paper straws may be 'biodegradable,' but an expert explains why that term may be misleading

When it comes to saving the environment, reducing or reusing products are still the most effective things to do

Published: 1:27am, 26 Sep, 2018

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