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‘Sip, return, repeat’: US city tackles throwaway cup culture with first-of-its-kind system

From Starbucks to local cafes, Petaluma’s reusable cup project aims to cut down on rampant plastic waste

The Guardian - US · Aug 24, 2024

Berkeley’s first-in-the-nation natural gas ban is dead. But is the battle over?

The city’s pioneering step fell flat after a long fight in court, but campaigners – and leading chefs – say they’re still going electric

The Guardian - US · Apr 9, 2024