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6 surprising things you should never put in your recycling bin

Key Points Never recycle to-go coffee cups or grocery bags because they can contain other materials.Lightweight items like plastic straws can disrupt recycling processes.Check your local town's ...
Salon

“Eco-friendly” straws contain potentially toxic chemicals — posing a threat to people and wildlife

Drinking straws that are made from materials like paper and bamboo are often promoted as more eco-friendly than their plastic counterparts. However, a new study has found that these supposedly ...
Grist

Did plastic straw bans work? Yes, but not in the way you’d think.

This story is part of the Grist arts and culture series Remember When, a weeklong exploration of what happened to the climate solutions that once clogged our social feeds. This story was co-published ...