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    Plastic Straws Suck…But Not Always

    If you’ve paid any attention to social media or the news recently, you’ve probably heard about the #StrawsSuck campaign. It gained traction from videos of marine life surrounded by the one-use plastic straws, many choking or getting caught on them. Unlike many other environmental movements, this one seems to be taking hold with the public. In fact, it’s grown so much that Starbucks is taking action to ban straws, and I imagine other companies will soon follow. Is it a big win for the environment? Yes and no. It’s great that the public is getting behind an environmentally friendly movement – we need this kind of support if we want…