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The movement to eliminate plastic straws is spreading: the UK government plans to ban them and Starbucks has already announced it will re-design its cold-drinks lids to go straw-less. Straws can stay intact in the environment for up to 200 years. But will giving up straws really help the environment? Plus, learn the English phrase “gathering steam.” Read the full transcript of this episode at <a href= "http://www.plainenglish.com/69">http://www.plainenglish.com/69</a>      Transcripts are always free and available now! ¿Hablas español? Você fala português? Parles-tu français? 你会说中文吗？日本語を話せますか？ The episode transcripts include instant translations from English to Spanish, Portuguese, French, Chinese and Japanese. Hover over or tap a highlighted word for the translation. Connect with Jeff on Twitter (<a href= "http://www.twitter.com/plainenglishpod">@PlainEnglishPod</a>) and Facebook (<a href= "http://www.facebook.com/plainenglishpod">PlainEnglishPod</a>). Or e-mail <a href= "mailto:jeff@plainenglish.com">jeff@plainenglish.com</a> If you like the program, please leave a review or rating wherever you listen. It will help others discover the program. Never miss an episode! Sign up to receive updates from Plain English at <a href= "http://www.plainenglish.com/mail">http://www.plainenglish.com/mail</a>  Subscribers get exclusive links for further reading and additional practice with common English words and phrases. Learn English the fun way! Listen to an American English podcast that you enjoy and understand -- all at a slower speed than normal. | Aprende inglés gratis en línea con nuestro curso. Se habla a una velocidad lenta para que todos entiendan. ¡Aprende ingles con nosotros ahora! | Aprenda Inglês online grátis com o Plain English, a uma velocidade menor, para que todos possam entender.

The movement to eliminate plastic straws is spreading: the UK government plans to ban them and Starbucks has already announced it will re-design its cold-drinks lids to go straw-less. Straws can stay intact in the environment for up to 200 years. But will giving up straws really help the environment? Plus, learn the English phrase “gathering steam.” Read the full transcript of this episode at <a href= "http://www.plainenglish.com/69">http://www.plainenglish.com/69</a>      Transcripts are always free and available now! ¿Hablas español? Você fala português? Parles-tu français? 你会说中文吗？日本語を話せますか？ The episode transcripts include instant translations from English to Spanish, Portuguese, French, Chinese and Japanese. Hover over or tap a highlighted word for the translation. Connect with Jeff on Twitter (<a href= "http://www.twitter.com/plainenglishpod">@PlainEnglishPod</a>) and Facebook (<a href= "http://www.facebook.com/plainenglishpod">PlainEnglishPod</a>). Or e-mail <a href= "mailto:jeff@plainenglish.com">jeff@plainenglish.com</a> If you like the program, please leave a review or rating wherever you listen. It will help others discover the program. Never miss an episode! Sign up to receive updates from Plain English at <a href= "http://www.plainenglish.com/mail">http://www.plainenglish.com/mail</a>  Subscribers get exclusive links for further reading and additional practice with common English words and phrases. Learn English the fun way! Listen to an American English podcast that you enjoy and understand -- all at a slower speed than normal. | Aprende inglés gratis en línea con nuestro curso. Se habla a una velocidad lenta para que todos entiendan. ¡Aprende ingles con nosotros ahora! | Aprenda Inglês online grátis com o Plain English, a uma velocidade menor, para que todos possam entender.Mentioned in this episode:Ready to improve your listening?Ready to listen fast? Improve your listening with the fast version of this and every episode. The full-speed version is a fresh recording and it sounds just like someone speaking to a native speaker (with no AI or computer manipulation!) You can even listen on a podcast app

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