The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
(Illustration by Maria Heines | Staff Illustrator)

Point: Plastic straw bans are a beneficial beginning

By Joshua Jordan, For The Pitt News • August 20, 2018
The growing trend among cities and corporations of banning plastic straws is an attainable undertaking that will benefit the environment and human health.
(Illustration by Maria Heines | Staff Illustrator)

Counterpoint: Plastic straw bans are an erroneous endeavor

By Neena Hagen, Senior Columnist • August 20, 2018
These policies may be well-intentioned, but one glance at the data reveals they are misguided, unnecessary and even potentially harmful.
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