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Plastic in the oceans is a problem, but banning straws is only the beginning of the solution

Published: 4:19am, 12 Dec, 2019

Talise Tsai

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More important initiatives, like better recycling and less packaging, should be taken to truly cut down on waste

Talise Tsai |

Published: 4:19am, 12 Dec, 2019

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