Article title: County repeals plastic bag and Styrofoam ban
https://www.gainesville.com/news/20190910/county-repeals-plastic-bag-and-styrofoam-ban
What was the story about:
Alachua County had a ban on plastic bags in place, as they have been detrimental to the environment, and following threats of lawsuits and legal action, they had to repeal the ban.
What's the problem:
Plastic bags are harming the environment and the Alachua County Commission took the step to ban them, but now the action has been repealed and they are back to square one. I think a biodegradable bag or even just an environmentally friendly bag could be a positive solution.
Who has the problem:
The Alachua County Commission has to deal with
this problem, however, I think that the use of plastic bags is a problem globally
and all people are the ones who will face this problem if sustainable products are
not introduced soon.
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Article title:
‘We’ve had enough.’: Students organize protest on Fraternity Drive
What was the story about:
Currently, at UF, there are blue lights at almost every location on campus, however, on fraternity row there are none. Students are protesting this as from a safety standpoint, they want to feel safe on fraternity row. The university is giving the decision to the men living in the houses because it is "where they live."
What's the problem:
There are no blue lights on fraternity row. It is a safety issue for students who may need help in case of an emergency.
Who has the problem:
The problem rests on the university and the men living on fraternity row. The students who may have an emergency also have this problem as their quickest way to get help is not available.
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Article title:
NJ Plans E-Cigarette Ban As Deadly 'Outbreak' Grows Dramatically
What was the story about:
The new vaping disease is appearing in more and more teenagers, and has even killed some people. New Jersey lawmakers are now planning on banning any and all e-cigarette and vaping devices from being sold. Their new laws will be the strictest in the nation so far when it comes to the ban.
What's the problem:
Teens are purchasing vaping devices and now are being struck by a deadly disease to their respiratory systems
Who has the problem:
Those who vape, especially teens, are being struck with the disease so in a sense the problem is theirs, but also lawmakers have this problem as they are trying to create and enforce laws to prevent this epidemic from spreading.
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Article title:
Miami Beach latest South Florida city to say no to plastic straws, stirrers
What was the story about:
The city of Miami Beach has officially placed a ban on single-use plastic straws and stirrers in an effort to be more environmentally friendly. Plastic bags have also been banned. There will be fines enforced should businesses not comply, as Miami Beach takes the ban seriously.
What's the problem:
Pollution has led to a ban on plastic straws, stirrers, and bags in Miami Beach, and a new, environmentally safe option needs to be created to replace these.
Pollution has led to a ban on plastic straws, stirrers, and bags in Miami Beach, and a new, environmentally safe option needs to be created to replace these.
Who has the problem:
Business owners, especially coffee and drink shops, will be fined should they choose to use plastic straws and stirrers, so they need to find an alternative that is cost-efficient and follows the new laws.
Business owners, especially coffee and drink shops, will be fined should they choose to use plastic straws and stirrers, so they need to find an alternative that is cost-efficient and follows the new laws.
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Article title:
UF Preview prices broke state law. How are they fixing it?
What was the story about:
UF had multiple orientation experiences available, however, many people were unaware of anything but the more expensive options which violated state laws. The law states orientation at public schools cant be more than $35 but people recalled paying hundreds for UF's infamous Preview sessions.
UF had multiple orientation experiences available, however, many people were unaware of anything but the more expensive options which violated state laws. The law states orientation at public schools cant be more than $35 but people recalled paying hundreds for UF's infamous Preview sessions.
What's the problem:
UF has not made their orientation session experiences clear in terms of pricing, and their expensive options have violated state laws. They need to find a lower-priced method for orientation.
UF has not made their orientation session experiences clear in terms of pricing, and their expensive options have violated state laws. They need to find a lower-priced method for orientation.
Who has the problem:
There are two who share this problem, UF and those who attended the orientation sessions. UF faces the problem as they have to create a cheaper, better-known orientation option and those who have attended in the past don't know if they will be refunded due to the law.
There are two who share this problem, UF and those who attended the orientation sessions. UF faces the problem as they have to create a cheaper, better-known orientation option and those who have attended in the past don't know if they will be refunded due to the law.
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