Apr 27, 2021

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"We have this history in our country of rejuvenating capitalism and using the antitrust laws to do that," Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., says. Christopher Gregory-Rivera

Where do you start if you want to fix society's ills? With antitrust law, the rules of corporate competition, Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., argues in her new book. And, a new survey finds that most consumers worry about pollution and waste from fast-food containers. From a sustainability and consumer loyalty perspective, there's an opportunity here.

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Sen. Amy Klobuchar says it's time to take on monopolies in Big Tech, pharma and more

by David Brancaccio , Meredith Garretson and Rose Conlon

Apr 27, 2021

"We have a serious competition problem," Klobuchar said. "It’s hurting our families, our workers, our democracy."

"We have this history in our country of rejuvenating capitalism and using the antitrust laws to do that," Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., says.

Christopher Gregory-Rivera

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Survey finds consumers are concerned about waste from fast-food containers

by Andy Uhler

Apr 27, 2021

That concern won't necessarily translate into a change in consumer behavior.

Young respondents in particular self-reported paying attention to a company’s sustainability practices.

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The team

David Brancaccio Host

Victoria Craig Host, BBC

Stephen Ryan Senior Producer, BBC

Jonathan Frewin Producer, BBC

Daniel Shin Producer

Jay Siebold Technical Director

Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer

Alex Schroeder Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer

Rose Conlon Producer

Brian Allison Technical Director

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