The Local Austria https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Austria in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed War on plastic leaves manufacturers clutching at straws For decades, plastic straws have been essential props for cocktail makers, smoothie lovers and fast food addicts. But that may be starting to change, thanks largely to vigorous environmental campaigning. https://www.thelocal.at/20180701/war-on-plastic-leaves-manufacturers-clutching-at-straws Sun, 01 Jul 2018 15:55:20 +0200 war-on-plastic-leaves-manufacturers-clutching-at-straws Plastic bags on the way out in Austria's supermarkets Most of Austria’s larger supermarket chains have now voluntarily stopped providing their customers with plastic bags, as of January 1st. Instead, customers can buy a sturdy, reusable shopping bag at the checkout, if they haven’t brought their own from home. https://www.thelocal.at/20170116/plastic-bags-on-the-way-out-in-austrias-shops-and-supermarkets Mon, 16 Jan 2017 11:35:20 +0100 plastic-bags-on-the-way-out-in-austrias-shops-and-supermarkets