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Starbucks is Giving Its Plastic Cups a Makeover

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Starbucks is Giving Its Plastic Cups a Makeover

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Starbucks is giving its plastic cups a makeover | CNN Business

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The next time you order an iced coffee from Starbucks, it might not look that different but there's been a major change to it.

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Sustainable Development Goal 11 (SDG 11) focuses on making cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable. With over half of the global population living in urban areas, this goal highlights the need for sustainable urban development to tackle challenges such as pollution, inadequate housing, and social inequality. One significant aspect of this challenge is plastic pollution, which disproportionately affects urban environments through littered streets, clogged waterways, and overwhelmed waste management systems. By promoting sustainable practices like effective waste management, reducing plastic use, and enhancing public awareness, SDG 11 aims to create cleaner, healthier cities. Addressing plastic pollution is essential for fostering resilient urban communities that prioritize both environmental sustainability and the well-being of their residents.

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Three Awesome High School Science Projects

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Three Awesome High School Science Projects

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Three Awesome High School Science Projects

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Sustainable Steps: A Week in Reusable Living

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Sustainable Steps: A Week in Reusable Living

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This video follows a person's journey to minimize their waste over a week. They use reusable containers, bottles, and utensils to avoid single-use plastics. The video highlights the challenges and successes of living an eco-friendly lifestyle, showing how small changes can make a difference.

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台客劇場》愛地球人生一週累積多少垃圾？

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Starbucks offers Borrow A Cup Program at sixty stores in Taiwan

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Starbucks offers Borrow A Cup Program at sixty stores in Taiwan

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https://loopick.com.tw/starbucks-circulating-cup/

https://stories.starbucks.com/asia/stories/2022/starbucks-offers-borrow-a-cup-program-at-sixty-stores-in-taiwan/

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The simple act of placing a fair-trade logo sticker on an apple may seem harmless, but it highlights a larger issue in the food industry—plastic waste. While the sticker signifies ethical sourcing and supports sustainable farming practices, its production and eventual disposal contribute to the growing problem of plastic pollution. Each year, billions of these small labels are used, often ending up in landfills or oceans, where they take centuries to decompose. This scenario underscores the paradox of promoting sustainability while inadvertently generating waste, prompting a re-examination of packaging and labeling practices in the quest for a truly eco-friendly food system.

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Sustainable Development Goal 12 (SDG 12) aims to ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns, promoting responsible management of resources to minimize environmental impact. This goal emphasizes the need for efficiency in resource use and reducing waste, particularly in relation to materials like plastics. Plastic pollution has become a critical issue, with millions of tons of plastic entering oceans and ecosystems each year, harming wildlife and disrupting natural habitats. SDG 12 calls for initiatives that encourage sustainable practices, such as reducing single-use plastics, improving recycling systems, and fostering circular economy models. By addressing plastic pollution through sustainable consumption and production, SDG 12 seeks to protect the environment, enhance human health, and promote a more sustainable future for all.

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Regeneron STS 2022 - Christopher Luisi (Obesity, Fruit Fly)

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Regeneron STS 2022 - Christopher Luisi (Obesity, Fruit Fly)

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Small Choices, Big Impact: Rethink Your Routine

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Small Choices, Big Impact: Rethink Your Routine

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The video follows a person's daily routine for a week, highlighting the amount of trash they accumulate through seemingly simple, convenient choices. From breakfast to dinner, the person documents their purchases and the resulting waste, raising questions about the impact of convenience on the environment. The video ends with a call to action, prompting viewers to consider how they can reduce their own waste.

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台客劇場》便利人生一週累積多少垃圾？

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Sustainable Development Goal 13 (SDG 13) focuses on taking urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts. Recognizing the interconnectedness of environmental challenges, SDG 13 highlights the need for global cooperation and innovative solutions to mitigate climate-related risks. Plastic pollution is a significant contributor to climate change, as the production and incineration of plastic release greenhouse gases and other harmful pollutants into the atmosphere. Moreover, plastics in the ocean can disrupt marine ecosystems, which play a crucial role in carbon sequestration. By promoting sustainable practices, reducing plastic use, and supporting cleaner alternatives, SDG 13 aims to address the dual crises of climate change and plastic pollution. Tackling these issues together is essential for fostering a resilient and sustainable future for the planet.

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 The Effect of Freshwater Acidification on Clams

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 The Effect of Freshwater Acidification on Clams

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Sustainable Development Goal 14 (SDG 14) focuses on conserving and sustainably using the oceans, seas, and marine resources. Healthy oceans are vital for maintaining biodiversity, supporting livelihoods, and regulating the climate. However, plastic pollution poses a significant threat to marine ecosystems, with millions of tons of plastic entering the oceans each year. This pollution harms marine life through ingestion and entanglement and disrupts the delicate balance of ocean habitats. SDG 14 emphasizes the importance of reducing marine pollution, particularly plastic waste, through improved waste management, increased recycling, and the promotion of sustainable fishing practices. By addressing plastic pollution, SDG 14 aims to protect marine biodiversity and ensure the health of ocean ecosystems for future generations.

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Why We Vote: How Positive Descriptive Norms and Holding a Minority Political Viewpoint 

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Why We Vote: How Positive Descriptive Norms and Holding a Minority Political Viewpoint 

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Increase Citizens' Intention and Responsibility to Vote

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Sustainable Development Goal 15 (SDG 15) aims to protect, restore, and promote the sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, manage forests sustainably, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and biodiversity loss. Healthy ecosystems are crucial for biodiversity and provide essential services such as clean air and water. Plastic pollution poses a serious threat to these ecosystems, as plastic waste can contaminate soil and waterways, harm wildlife, and disrupt natural habitats. By addressing plastic pollution through responsible waste management, reducing plastic production, and promoting eco-friendly alternatives, SDG 15 seeks to preserve biodiversity and ensure the resilience of ecosystems. Protecting our land and forests from plastic pollution is vital for maintaining ecological balance and supporting the livelihoods of communities that depend on these natural resources.

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Evaluating Phragmites australis Wrack Accumulation in a Long Island Salt Marsh 

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Evaluating Phragmites australis Wrack Accumulation in a Long Island Salt Marsh 

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Ecosystem and Assessing its Effect on Carbon Sequestration, the Nitrogen Cycle,

and Sediment Biota

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Qube: A Low-Cost Internet-of-Things Device for On-Site and Regional Earthquake  

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Qube: A Low-Cost Internet-of-Things Device for On-Site and Regional Earthquake  

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Early Warning

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Synergy and Competition between Long and Short Duration Storage  

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Synergy and Competition between Long and Short Duration Storage  

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in Renewable Power Grids

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Secret Sounds of Bees: Analysis of Honey Bee Vibroacoustics Using Hidden  Markov Models

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Secret Sounds of Bees: Analysis of Honey Bee Vibroacoustics Using Hidden  Markov Models

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Markov Models

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How Something Attempting to Do Good Causes Great Harm to the Earth

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How Something Attempting to Do Good Causes Great Harm to the Earth

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A British kid talks bout how a sticker of the fair-trade logo joins all of the other washed out to sea plastic and causes much damage to our environment!

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I Thought Plastic Pollution Wasn't My Problem ... | Archie Wallyn | TEDxYouth@DPL

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The article highlights the widespread use of single-use plastic straws in the U.S., with over 100 million used daily, causing harm to the environment and marine life. Many places have introduced plastic straw bans to combat this issue, but disability advocates argue that straws are essential for some people, and nonplastic alternatives may not meet their needs.

It discusses various straw alternatives, noting their pros and cons:

1. Metal: Durable but can taste metallic and conduct heat.

2. Paper: Biodegradable but becomes mushy in drinks.

3. Silicone: Soft and eco-friendly, can burn into inert ash.

4. Glass: Reusable but fragile.

5. Hard plastic: Reusable and durable, but still plastic.

6. Bamboo: Compostable but hard to clean.

7. Bendable straws: Essential in healthcare but need eco-friendly replacements.

Overall, the article stresses the challenge of finding suitable and sustainable alternatives to plastic straws.

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More than 100 million single-use straws-most of them plastic-are used in the United States each day. They end up in waterways, harm sea animals, and break down into microplastics that are becoming ubiquitous on Earth. Numerous places have passed plastic-straw bans as a way to start addressing the global plastic waste problem. Disability advocates, however, have pushed back on bans: They say straws are a necessary, everyday tool for many people, and nonplastic versions may not be suitable substitutes.

Straw materials: Assets and disadvantages

1. Metal
Made of stainless steel, aluminum, or even titanium, metal straws have become a popular alternative. They draw some criticism-for having a metallic taste, conducting heat from a hot drink, and clanking against the teeth-but they're durable to transport and reuse.

2. Paper
Paper drinking straws, which date from the late 1800s, often absorb liquid over time, become mushy, and can leave a taste or fibers in drinks. They're the most popular throwaway option in places with plastic-straw bans.

3. Silicone
This material provides a popular soft alternative to metal reusable straws. One company has developed a silicone straw with an extra environmental twist: When burned, it turns into biologically inert ash.

4. Glass
Though glass straws may be more breakable and thus less portable than reusable straws of other materials, they hold up well to washing and reuse. Some makers add an artistic flair to the straws with colors and blown-glass designs and ornaments.

5. Hard plastic
Reusable straws made from rigid plastic are portable, easy to clean, and reasonably durable. Think of your typical reusable plastic water bottle shrunken to straw size.

6. Bamboo
This natural material can be sustainably produced and is a plant-based alternative to fabricated straws. Bamboo straws are reusable but can be hard to clean completely and may absorb flavors. When it's time to dispose of them, they're easily compostable.

7. Bendable straws
When bendable straws were first made in the 1940s, they were a boon in health-care settings to help patients drink without sitting up. Plastic bendable straws have become the safe, low-cost default in such settings-but the hunt is on for greener alternatives.

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Here are 7 alternatives to plastic straws

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Americans employ more than 100 million single-use plastic straws a day. To cut back, try a reusable one made of bamboo, titanium, or glass.