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Caroline Markham, the general manager of Eastern Standard in Kenmore Square, holds up reusable straws that are now used in the restaurant. Eastern Standard has joined the movement to stop using plastic straws. PHOTO BY JENNA MANTO/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Eastern Standard says goodbye to single-use plastic straws

Sarika Ram April 4, 2018
Goodbye plastic, single-use straws, hello reusable alternatives. Eastern Standard Kitchen and Drinks, located in Kenmore Square, decided to switch to reusable plastic and metal straws after its management team found the restaurant wasted around 60,000 plastic straws annually, said Diego Alejandro Peña-Herrera, the bar manager at Eastern Standard.

Report shows Massachusetts’ residents concerned about climate, clean energy

Camille Mojica February 4, 2018

The Massachusetts Senate Committee on Global Warming and Climate Change released a report Jan. 29 reflecting Massachusetts residents’ concerns about the state being “green.” The report was made...

Residents are charged with trespassing and unlawful assembly on Thursday for participating in a sit-in outside of Gov. Charlie Baker’s office. PHOTO BY RACHEL SHARPLES/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Climate change activists reprimanded in protest sit-in at Baker’s office

Jordan Kimmel November 21, 2017

Twenty-six people were charged with trespassing and unlawful assembly Thursday evening after protesting the use of non-renewable energy outside of Gov. Charlie Baker’s office past public hours. Backed...

The City of Boston collaborates with Cambridge and Copenhagen to sign a climate memorandum focusing on the cities' climate goals. PHOTO COURTESY GAVIN DAVIS

Boston partners with Cambridge, Copenhagen to address climate change

Breanne Kovatch September 26, 2017

Boston is teaming up with cities near and far — from Cambridge and Copenhagen — in the fight against climate change. Boston Mayor Martin Walsh, Cambridge City Manager Louis DePasquale and Copenhagen...

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