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What percentage of plastic items found along the California coastline were plastic straws and stirrers?
What percentage of plastic items found along the California coastline were plastic straws and stirrers?
- 17%
- 7% (correct)
- .03%
- 9%
Which type of plastic items ranked higher in terms of weight contribution to plastic in the oceans compared to plastic straws?
Which type of plastic items ranked higher in terms of weight contribution to plastic in the oceans compared to plastic straws?
- Plastic bags
- Fishing nets
- Plastic bottle caps (correct)
- Plastic balloons
What was highlighted as a potential issue with biodegradable plastic straws as a substitute for current plastic models?
What was highlighted as a potential issue with biodegradable plastic straws as a substitute for current plastic models?
- Increased weight
- No impact on ocean plastics
- Overrepresentation on coastlines
- Reduced durability (correct)
What is the main concern raised by disability rights advocates regarding straw bans?
What is the main concern raised by disability rights advocates regarding straw bans?
Why did environmental advocacy group Lonely Whale choose plastic straws as a symbolic starting point?
Why did environmental advocacy group Lonely Whale choose plastic straws as a symbolic starting point?
What impact on ocean plastics do products labeled as biodegradable or compostable plastics actually have, according to the text?
What impact on ocean plastics do products labeled as biodegradable or compostable plastics actually have, according to the text?
Why do disability rights advocates oppose banning disposable plastic straws?
Why do disability rights advocates oppose banning disposable plastic straws?
What triggered the movement to ban disposable plastic straws in the US?
What triggered the movement to ban disposable plastic straws in the US?
How have plastic straw bans been celebrated by individuals, companies, and legislators?
How have plastic straw bans been celebrated by individuals, companies, and legislators?
What do plastic straw bans fail to accommodate, according to the text?
What do plastic straw bans fail to accommodate, according to the text?
How have plastic straw bans been framed by many proponents?
How have plastic straw bans been framed by many proponents?
What aspect should be considered when evaluating the impacts of plastic straw bans, according to the text?
What aspect should be considered when evaluating the impacts of plastic straw bans, according to the text?
