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realDonaldTrump [soylentnews.org] writes:

"Seattle has officially become the first major U.S. city to ban restaurants from giving plastic straws and utensils to customers in an effort to help the environment.

Starting July 1, restaurants in the Emerald City are now barred from providing customers plastic straws, cocktail picks or utensils unless someone specifically requests one. Then, a customer should be given a compostable option, according to Seattle Public Utilities [seattle.gov]." foxnews.com/politics/2018/07/02/seattle-bans-plastic-straws-utensils-becoming-first-major-us-city-to-do-so.html [foxnews.com]

They say it's for the environment. But maybe they're taking a swipe at Koch Industries. Otherwise known as Georgia-Pacific. Who make the straws & utensils. Also cups, plates, bowls and napkins. All disposable. So you don't need a dish washer!

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