McDonald’s to switch to paper straws in U K and Ireland
McDonald’s will phase out plastic straws at its 1 360 locations in the U K and Ireland starting September and complete the change next year. It will test a sustainable alternative in some U S restaurants later this year and study market tests in Canada before deciding. Environmental groups welcomed the move amid growing pressure to curb plastic waste.
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Why many Americans aren’t benefiting from robust economy
The article notes strong growth and low unemployment but highlights broad strain among Americans. It cites rising gas prices, high home costs, stagnant wages, and heavy debt, especially student debt, childcare costs, and uneven wealth distribution from top earners to the middle and bottom tiers. It includes quotes from individuals like Katy Cole and economists at Oxford.
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Statistics Canada launches digital economy survey
Statistics Canada begins a four week survey to measure Canadian use and purchase of digital products including music and video streaming and digital payment options like gift cards and cryptocurrencies. It also asks how people earn money from platforms such as Uber and Airbnb with results kept confidential.
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