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[ad_1] California Governor Jerry Brown (D) signed the first law prohibiting restaurants from supplying plastic straw unless customers ask for it. In an announcement regarding Bill's passage Thursday, Brown cited the harmful …

[ad_1] California has passed a law prohibiting restaurants from automatically distributing plastic straws to protect the environment, especially the ocean and marine life. "Plastic has helped advance innovation in our society, but …

[ad_1] LOS ANGELES – California became Thursday the first state in the country to ban restaurants from offering plastic straws for drinks, unless customers ask for it. Governor Jerry Brown said in …

[ad_1] Starting Jan. 1, plastic straws will only be legally available upon request at California full service restaurants. Governor Jerry Brown signed the new legislation, AB-1884, today. However, the law excludes the …

[ad_1] This makes California the first state to ban restaurants from automatically supplying plastic straws. Some cities have already taken the plunge; Seattle has also banned the use of plastic utensils. California …

[ad_1] Broken emails Receive alerts and special reports. News and stories that matter, delivered in the morning on weekdays. SUBSCRIBE LOS ANGELES – California became Thursday the first state in the country …

[ad_1] TO CLOSE Alaska Airlines is the last big company to give up plastic straws. Here's why we should all too. Just the FAQ Plastic straws are one of the top 10 …

[ad_1] This is not the last drop, but it is close. A new law means California full-service restaurants are no longer allowed to automatically distribute single-use plastic straws to customers. Governor Jerry …

[ad_1] SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – People who want straws with their drinks at California restaurants will have to apply for them under a new law. The law signed Thursday by Governor Jerry …

[ad_1] Image Source: Biology Letters The world is fighting against plastic waste that threatens to pollute the Earth and contribute to climate change. Now, scientists say that plastic-eating mosquitoes are responsible for …