The Bloomberg Administration is proposing a ban on large sugary drinks in restaurants, fast-food franchises, delis and sports arenas. This plan is another effort by the administration to combat obesity. Cup or bottle of any sweetened drinks more than 16 ounces is prohibited, not including diet sodas, fruit juices, dairy-based drinks and alcoholic drinks. If passed, this plan could take effect as soon as next March.

The cup/bottle sizes will be limted to less than 16 ounces, but the number of refills (if any) and the number of cups/bottles will not be limited.

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A group of environmentalists and entrepreneurs is looking for ways to turn plastic waste into new plastic or fuel. People who are interested can submit their ideas, and the best ones will be presented in the Rio+20 earth summit next month.

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In the Netherlands, a total of thirty groups have started Repair Cafes. People get together and pool their skills while working a few hours a month to mend holey clothing and revivify old coffee makers, broken lamps, vacuum cleaners and toasters, as well as at least one electric organ, a washing machine and an orange juice press.

Amsterdam’s Repair Cafes encourages people to bring old items that they might have otherwise thrown out to have them restored by expert volunteers.

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