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Councilmen Espinal is Proposing Legislation to Ban Plastic Straws in Bushwick

The councilmen joins coalition to reduce plastic waste in NYC. Praised by environmental groups, the bill would be enforced by the city and includes a two year transition period for businesses.

By Alec Meeker

May 23, 2018 · 2 min read

Councilmen Espinal is Proposing Legislation to Ban Plastic Straws in Bushwick
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Councilmen Espinal is Proposing Legislation to Ban Plastic Straws in Bushwick

The councilmen joins coalition to reduce plastic waste in NYC. Praised by environmental groups, the bill would be enforced by the city and includes a two year transition period for businesses.

Alec Meeker
· 2 min read
Councilmen Espinal is Proposing Legislation to Ban Plastic Straws in Bushwick
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Today at 11 a.m., City Councilmen Rafael Espinal stood in Battery Park with a coalition of supporters proposing legislation to, “prohibit eating and drinking establishments from offering single-use straws to customers.”

“It’s no secret that we have a plastic problem,” Councilmen Espinal says. “It is estimated that there are 13…

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Alec Meeker. Alec Meeker has been the publisher of Bushwick Daily since 2018, bringing a fresh and creative approach to local journalism. With a love for storytelling and a deep connection to North Brooklyn, Alec leads the team in covering the art, culture, and community that make the neighborhood special. From spearheading innovative reporting projects to hosting pop-up events that bring neighbors together, Alec keeps Bushwick Daily at the heart of the local conversation.

Alec Meeker
Written by Alec Meeker

Alec Meeker has been the publisher of Bushwick Daily since 2018, bringing a fresh and creative approach to local journalism. With a love for storytelling and a deep connection to North Brooklyn, Alec leads the team in covering the art, culture, and community that make the neighborhood special. From spearheading innovative reporting projects to hosting pop-up events that bring neighbors together, Alec keeps Bushwick Daily at the heart of the local conversation.

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