UK plans to ban the sales of plastic straws to tackle ocean plastic pollution

8.5 billion plastic straws are tossed out in the United Kingdom every year, according to a recent study cited by the office of prime minister Theresa May. The government plans to take action: end sales of plastic-stemmed cotton buds and plastic drink stirrers and straws. Related: Queen of England bans plastic bottles and straws at royal estates

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