Tokyo hotel develops wooden straws

Tokyo hotel develops wooden straws

Photo taken at The Capitol Hotel Tokyu in Tokyo on Dec. 11, 2018, shows wooden straws developed by the hotel operator and wooden house builder Aqurahome Co. The development of the new disposable straw comes in response to global efforts to reduce marine plastic pollution. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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  • ILEA000146168
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  • 2018/12/11 10:57:08
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  • Kyodo / Kyodo News Images
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  • 2018 Kyodo News
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  • 3186 × 2268 pixel
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  • 240 dpi
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  • 1.07(MB)*
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