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The worldwide push to reduce plastic pollution has three local champions in Mamaroneck High School juniors: Larissa Bertini, Marion Karp and Katie Loga. On June 1, 2022, Larchmont restaurants, The Grange, Lala Taqueria, Turquoise and Apiary, will stop using single-use plastic items for a month and test out eco-friendly alternatives.The three Original Civic Research and Action (OCRA) students convinced the participating restaurants to give paper and compostable alternatives a shot after conducting extensive research into the benefits of eco-friendly cutlery, containers, cups and straws.