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2015 Turtle Video Sparks Global War on Plastic Straws

2/13/2025

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A heart-wrenching 2015 video of a turtle struggling with a plastic straw ignited a worldwide crusade against plastic waste. Straws have become emblematic of a broader pollution crisis, with a staggering 390 million consumed daily in the U.S. While some countries have enacted bans, resistance from leaders like Trump complicates the battle against plastic pollution.

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A heart-wrenching 2015 video of a turtle struggling with a plastic straw ignited a worldwide crusade against plastic waste. Straws have become emblematic of a broader pollution crisis, with a staggering 390 million consumed daily in the U.S. While some countries have enacted bans, resistance from leaders like Trump complicates the battle against plastic pollution.