Alula Shields has been collecting signatures to establish a plastic straw ban in Northampton by canvassing and through an online petition. Following a story about her efforts in the Advocate by Jonathan Kermah, editor Dave Eisenstadter sits down with her and discusses the reasons behind her advocacy, the issues with single-use plastic, and some biodegradable alternatives to plastic.
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