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Head2Head Episode II: Straw Wars – Return of the Biodegradables

Stephanie Ball by Stephanie Ball
April 30, 2018
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The UK could see a ban on plastic drinking straws and other single-use plastics from sale as early as next year, in a new step to help halt water pollution.

In Head2Head Episode II, Aaron Lees and Stephanie Ball discuss the potential problems and benefits of this ban, with the additional help of our on the ground reporter Riggidy Riggidy Will.

Expect:    A science expert  –  your street straw opinions  –  words from the seabirds  –  a deep freeze straw-off  –  and ever-jesty debate!

https://youtu.be/PPlXivrzUFQ

As promised, here’s the link to the Costa Rican Biologists’ unhappy sea turtle.

To find out more about the Plastic Pact you can follow this link.

We want to hear your thoughts on the discussion – let us know what you think below!

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