/tags/plastic-straws plastic straws en-US Copyright Tue, 02 Apr 2019 00:31:12 GMT /environment/2019-04-01/a-hyperlocal-plan-to-cut-back-on-plastic A nonprofit organization based in Durham has drummed up a new plan to get residents excited about cutting back on plastic.Don't Waste Durham, along with… Tue, 02 Apr 2019 00:31:12 GMT /environment/2019-04-01/a-hyperlocal-plan-to-cut-back-on-plastic Rebecca Martinez /environment/2019-03-01/no-plastic-please-an-artists-plastic-fast Remember that resolution to stop eating junk food, or scaling back on late night treats, or promising to recycle more? Nearly ten years ago, Bryant… Fri, 01 Mar 2019 17:11:11 GMT /environment/2019-03-01/no-plastic-please-an-artists-plastic-fast Dana Terry, Frank Stasio /show/the-state-of-things/2019-03-01/no-plastic-please-an-artists-plastic-fast Remember that resolution to stop eating junk food, or scaling back on late night treats, or promising to recycle more? Nearly ten years ago, Bryant… Fri, 01 Mar 2019 17:11:11 GMT /show/the-state-of-things/2019-03-01/no-plastic-please-an-artists-plastic-fast Dana Terry, Frank Stasio /environment/2018-09-03/north-carolinians-mobilize-to-collect-plastic-debris-before-it-hits-the-ocean A massive amount of plastic is ending up in our oceans. It’s a global challenge that could be solved only with a huge, coordinated effort. North… Mon, 03 Sep 2018 22:00:00 GMT /environment/2018-09-03/north-carolinians-mobilize-to-collect-plastic-debris-before-it-hits-the-ocean Rebecca Martinez /environment/2018-07-26/some-nc-bars-and-businesses-say-goodbye-to-plastic-straws Some North Carolina bars and restaurants are are phasing out the use of plastic straws because drinking straws are not recyclable and often make their way… Thu, 26 Jul 2018 17:15:10 GMT /environment/2018-07-26/some-nc-bars-and-businesses-say-goodbye-to-plastic-straws Rebecca Martinez