HOW TO: Ditch the plastic waste at your summer gatherings
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Picnics, parties and patio get-togethers. Summer fun can lead to lots of throwaway stuff that ends up in landfills. One listener wants some help to fix that by nudging people to bring their own place settings. We’ve got some ideas.
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