‘A long time ago in a galaxy...’ well, here, people drank directly from cups without the need of a plastic straw. London restaurants are now uniting to eradicate this ‘unnecessary’ practice.
Thousands of straws get doled out daily in the hospitality sector, many are never even used before being consigned to the bin. Most filter into landfill or the ocean, floating indefinitely or being ingested by seabirds and marine mammals.
The Straw Wars campaign, with slogan ‘Don’t be a Sucker’, is designed to alter the routine of handing out straws when a customer might not even want one.
You can join the revolution at http://strawwars.org/
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How will the government and DMOs address the challenges of including glass in DRS while ensuring a level playing field across the UK?
There's no easy solution to include glass in the DRS while maintaining a level playing field. Potential approaches include a phased introduction of glass, potentially with higher deposits to reflect its logistical challenges. The government and DMOs could incentivise innovation in glass packaging design and subsidise dedicated return points for glass-handling. Exemptions for smaller businesses unable to handle glass might also be necessary. Any successful solution will likely blend several approaches. It must address the differing priorities of devolved administrations, balance environmental benefits with logistical and cost implications, and be supported by robust consumer education campaigns emphasizing the importance of glass recycling.