Sorry I don’t quite get the question. Could you rephrase it?
Answer:
The point the author is trying to make in the article is:
There are many alternatives that can be used to make straws instead of plastic.
Explanation:
Following the need to reduce the environmental footprint of plastic for household items, it is necessary that alternative materials should replace plastic. In the article, the author narrates the huge plastic pollution in recent years, and argues that "cheap and disposable plastic straws should be replaced with reusable stainless steel, glass, or biodegradable paper alternatives."
Answer:
Work with education institutions to "skill up" the workforce
Apprenticeships
Promote from within
Both perspectives have values
Truth depends on context- industry geography, job type, etc.
Unlikely to be one solution to a problem