Environmentalists in Thailand expressed their disappointment on Tuesday (February 11) after U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order to bring back plastic drinking straws, pushing back efforts by his predecessor to phase out single-use plastics and tackle waste. - REUTERS
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00:00Disappointed with the policy because in reality the government should lead these issues, especially
00:12the United States as one of the world's most powerful countries.
00:17Its actions have a real impact on the world.
00:22Reversing the plastic straw ban or bringing them back into use truly affects the planet.
00:39It's not just plastic straws versus paper straws.
00:42It's not just these two options.
00:44It's about a single-use culture versus a re-use culture.
00:48When we talk about plastic straws or any single-use items, we need to push for more re-use.
00:55Raising awareness about single-use consumption, regardless of the material, should be the
01:00focus.