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'''Milo Cress''' (born 2001) is the founder and spokesperson for the Be Straw Free campaign<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.sentinelsource.com/news/environment/vermont-teen-fighting-plastic-pollution-to-speak-in-keene/article_f5fd674f-5a0f-509a-ba70-d334bc28254f.html|title=Vermont teen fighting plastic pollution to speak in Keene|last=Staff|first=Meghan Foley Sentinel|work=SentinelSource.com|access-date=2018-01-16|language=en}}</ref> which has a partnership with Eco-Cycle.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.dailycamera.com/ci_21302584/longmont-11-year-old-campaigns-offer-first-policy|title=Longmont 11-year-old campaigns for 'offer first' policy on drinking straws|access-date=2018-01-16}}</ref>
'''Milo Cress''' (born 2001) is a person from the United States who has campaigned since 2011 to reduce the use of single-use [[plastic straw]]s<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.sentinelsource.com/news/environment/vermont-teen-fighting-plastic-pollution-to-speak-in-keene/article_f5fd674f-5a0f-509a-ba70-d334bc28254f.html|title=Vermont teen fighting plastic pollution to speak in Keene|last=Staff|first=Meghan Foley Sentinel|work=SentinelSource.com|access-date=2018-01-16|language=en}}</ref>. In 2012, Cress's "be straw free" campaign was partnered with the ''Eco-Cycle'' non-profit organisation.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.dailycamera.com/ci_21302584/longmont-11-year-old-campaigns-offer-first-policy|title=Longmont 11-year-old campaigns for 'offer first' policy on drinking straws|access-date=2018-01-16}}</ref>


== Activism ==
== Activism ==
Founding the campaign in 2011 when he was 9, Cress advocates for restaurants and other venues to cut down on their use of disposable [[Drinking straw|straws]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/boy-xgdhs3p09|title=Boy, 9, fights to turn tide of ocean plastic|last=York|first=Will Pavia, New|date=2017-06-27|work=The Times|access-date=2018-01-16|issn=0140-0460}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nps.gov/commercialservices/greenline_straw_free.htm|title=NPS Commercial Services|website=www.nps.gov|access-date=2018-01-16}}</ref> Also at the age of 9, Cress conducted research by surveying straw manufacturers which estimated that 500 million straws are used daily by Americans, a figure that has been widely cited by major news organizations but has also been criticized as being inaccurate due to his age at the time.<ref>{{cite web|date=25 January 2018|title=California Considers $1,000 Fine for Waiters Offering Unsolicited Plastic Straws|url=https://reason.com/blog/2018/01/25/california-bill-would-criminalize-restau|access-date=6 August 2018|website=reason.com}}</ref><ref>[https://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2018/05/02/plastics-single-use-straws-oceans Americans Throw Out Millions Of Plastic Straws Daily. Here's What's Being Done About It] <!--(correction) --></ref><ref name=":11">{{Cite news|last=Chokshi|first=Niraj|date=2018-07-19|title=How a 9-Year-Old Boy's Statistic Shaped a Debate on Straws|language=en-US|work=The New York Times|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2018/07/19/business/plastic-straws-ban-fact-check-nyt.html|access-date=2021-08-07|issn=0362-4331}}</ref> Market research firm Freedonia Group estimated the number to be 390 million.<ref name=":11" /> Another market research firm Technomic estimated the number to be 170 million, although this number excludes some types of straws.<ref name=":11" />
Founding the campaign in 2011 when he was 9, Cress aims for restaurants and other venues to cut down on their use of disposable [[Drinking straw|straws]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/boy-xgdhs3p09|title=Boy, 9, fights to turn tide of ocean plastic|last=York|first=Will Pavia, New|date=2017-06-27|work=The Times|access-date=2018-01-16|issn=0140-0460}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nps.gov/commercialservices/greenline_straw_free.htm|title=NPS Commercial Services|website=www.nps.gov|access-date=2018-01-16}}</ref> Also at the age of 9, Cress conducted a survey of straw manufacturers which estimated that 500 million straws are used daily by Americans, a figure that has been widely cited by major news organizations but has also been criticized as being inaccurate due to his age at the time.<ref>{{cite web|date=25 January 2018|title=California Considers $1,000 Fine for Waiters Offering Unsolicited Plastic Straws|url=https://reason.com/blog/2018/01/25/california-bill-would-criminalize-restau|access-date=6 August 2018|website=reason.com}}</ref><ref>[https://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2018/05/02/plastics-single-use-straws-oceans Americans Throw Out Millions Of Plastic Straws Daily. Here's What's Being Done About It] <!--(correction) --></ref><ref name=":11">{{Cite news|last=Chokshi|first=Niraj|date=2018-07-19|title=How a 9-Year-Old Boy's Statistic Shaped a Debate on Straws|language=en-US|work=The New York Times|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2018/07/19/business/plastic-straws-ban-fact-check-nyt.html|access-date=2021-08-07|issn=0362-4331}}</ref> Market research firm Freedonia Group estimated the number to be 390 million.<ref name=":11" /> Another market research firm Technomic estimated the number to be 170 million, although this number excludes some types of straws.<ref name=":11" />


The [[National Restaurant Association]] recognized Cress's "offer-first" policy as a best practice.{{When|date=August 2021}} Upon meeting [[Peter Shumlin]] on February 9, 2011, Cress stated: "Here's the thing: This planet is not a place that kids will inherit at some point, far off in the distant future. We live here right now, and share this planet already, which is why it's so important that we take individual and collective responsibility for its well being." Colorado Governor [[John Hickenlooper]] cited Cress's activism in a 2013 proclamation that made July 11 a straw-free day in the state,<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.bendbulletin.com/localstate/2534706-151/no-more-straws-yes-says-bend-student|title=No more straws? Yes, says Bend student|last=Kehoe|first=Megan|date=2014-11-19|work=The Bulletin|access-date=2018-01-16|language=en-US}}</ref> and the mayor of [[Manly, New South Wales|Manly]], in [[New South Wales, Australia]], declared "offer first" a best practice.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.greenlodgingnews.com/milo-cress-pushes-restaurants-be-straw-free-least/|title=Milo Cress Pushes Restaurants to 'Be Straw Free,' Or at Least Initiate 'Offer First' Policy {{!}} Green Lodging News|last=Hasek|first=Glenn|website=www.greenlodgingnews.com|date=6 May 2013 |language=en-US|access-date=2018-01-16}}</ref>
The [[National Restaurant Association]] recognized Cress's "offer-first" policy as a best practice.{{When|date=August 2021}}{{Citation needed|date=January 2024}} Upon meeting Colorado Governor [[Peter Shumlin]] on February 9, 2011, Cress stated: "Here's the thing: This planet is not a place that kids will inherit at some point, far off in the distant future. We live here right now, and share this planet already, which is why it's so important that we take individual and collective responsibility for its well being."{{citation needed|date=January 2024}} Colorado Governor [[John Hickenlooper]] cited Cress's activism in a 2013 proclamation that made July 11 a straw-free day in the state,<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.bendbulletin.com/localstate/2534706-151/no-more-straws-yes-says-bend-student|title=No more straws? Yes, says Bend student|last=Kehoe|first=Megan|date=2014-11-19|work=The Bulletin|access-date=2018-01-16|language=en-US}}</ref>{{citation needed|date=January 2024}} and the mayor of [[Manly, New South Wales|Manly]] (a suburb of [[Sydney|Sydney, Australia]]) declared "offer first" a best practice.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.greenlodgingnews.com/milo-cress-pushes-restaurants-be-straw-free-least/|title=Milo Cress Pushes Restaurants to 'Be Straw Free,' Or at Least Initiate 'Offer First' Policy {{!}} Green Lodging News|last=Hasek|first=Glenn|website=www.greenlodgingnews.com|date=6 May 2013 |language=en-US|access-date=2018-01-16}}</ref>


Cress has a large following in South Korea.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.csmonitor.com/World/Making-a-difference/Change-Agent/2012/0706/A-10-year-old-urges-restaurants-to-be-straw-free|title=A 10-year-old urges restaurants to 'be straw free'|date=2012-07-06|work=Christian Science Monitor|access-date=2018-01-16|issn=0882-7729}}</ref> He has traveled around the world talking to organizations about his “offer first” idea and about how children can become activists in their own ways. In 2014, he was a finalist for the Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.bendbulletin.com/localstate/2534706-151/no-more-straws-yes-says-bend-student|title=No more straws? Yes, says Bend student|last=Kehoe|first=Megan|date=2014-11-19|work=The Bulletin|access-date=2018-01-16|language=en-US}}</ref>
Cress has a large following in South Korea.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.csmonitor.com/World/Making-a-difference/Change-Agent/2012/0706/A-10-year-old-urges-restaurants-to-be-straw-free|title=A 10-year-old urges restaurants to 'be straw free'|date=2012-07-06|work=Christian Science Monitor|access-date=2018-01-16|issn=0882-7729}}</ref> He has traveled around the world talking to organizations about his “offer first” idea and about how children can become activists in their own ways{{citation needed|date=January 2024}}. In 2014, he was a finalist for the Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.bendbulletin.com/localstate/2534706-151/no-more-straws-yes-says-bend-student|title=No more straws? Yes, says Bend student|last=Kehoe|first=Megan|date=2014-11-19|work=The Bulletin|access-date=2018-01-16|language=en-US}}</ref>


== References ==
== References ==

Revision as of 22:47, 20 January 2024

Milo Cress
Born2001 (age 22–23)
Occupations
  • Student
  • Environmental activist
Years active2011–present
WebsiteBeStrawFree.org

Milo Cress (born 2001) is a person from the United States who has campaigned since 2011 to reduce the use of single-use plastic straws[1]. In 2012, Cress's "be straw free" campaign was partnered with the Eco-Cycle non-profit organisation.[2]

Activism

Founding the campaign in 2011 when he was 9, Cress aims for restaurants and other venues to cut down on their use of disposable straws.[3][4] Also at the age of 9, Cress conducted a survey of straw manufacturers which estimated that 500 million straws are used daily by Americans, a figure that has been widely cited by major news organizations but has also been criticized as being inaccurate due to his age at the time.[5][6][7] Market research firm Freedonia Group estimated the number to be 390 million.[7] Another market research firm Technomic estimated the number to be 170 million, although this number excludes some types of straws.[7]

The National Restaurant Association recognized Cress's "offer-first" policy as a best practice.[when?][citation needed] Upon meeting Colorado Governor Peter Shumlin on February 9, 2011, Cress stated: "Here's the thing: This planet is not a place that kids will inherit at some point, far off in the distant future. We live here right now, and share this planet already, which is why it's so important that we take individual and collective responsibility for its well being."[citation needed] Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper cited Cress's activism in a 2013 proclamation that made July 11 a straw-free day in the state,[8][citation needed] and the mayor of Manly (a suburb of Sydney, Australia) declared "offer first" a best practice.[9]

Cress has a large following in South Korea.[10] He has traveled around the world talking to organizations about his “offer first” idea and about how children can become activists in their own ways[citation needed]. In 2014, he was a finalist for the Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes.[11]

References

  1. ^ Staff, Meghan Foley Sentinel. "Vermont teen fighting plastic pollution to speak in Keene". SentinelSource.com. Retrieved 2018-01-16.
  2. ^ "Longmont 11-year-old campaigns for 'offer first' policy on drinking straws". Retrieved 2018-01-16.
  3. ^ York, Will Pavia, New (2017-06-27). "Boy, 9, fights to turn tide of ocean plastic". The Times. ISSN 0140-0460. Retrieved 2018-01-16.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  4. ^ "NPS Commercial Services". www.nps.gov. Retrieved 2018-01-16.
  5. ^ "California Considers $1,000 Fine for Waiters Offering Unsolicited Plastic Straws". reason.com. 25 January 2018. Retrieved 6 August 2018.
  6. ^ Americans Throw Out Millions Of Plastic Straws Daily. Here's What's Being Done About It
  7. ^ a b c Chokshi, Niraj (2018-07-19). "How a 9-Year-Old Boy's Statistic Shaped a Debate on Straws". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2021-08-07.
  8. ^ Kehoe, Megan (2014-11-19). "No more straws? Yes, says Bend student". The Bulletin. Retrieved 2018-01-16.
  9. ^ Hasek, Glenn (6 May 2013). "Milo Cress Pushes Restaurants to 'Be Straw Free,' Or at Least Initiate 'Offer First' Policy | Green Lodging News". www.greenlodgingnews.com. Retrieved 2018-01-16.
  10. ^ "A 10-year-old urges restaurants to 'be straw free'". Christian Science Monitor. 2012-07-06. ISSN 0882-7729. Retrieved 2018-01-16.
  11. ^ Kehoe, Megan (2014-11-19). "No more straws? Yes, says Bend student". The Bulletin. Retrieved 2018-01-16.


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