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This runner is fighting back against Marathon waste, 1 cup at a time

With the Boston Marathon underway, host David Folkenflik speaks to Kristina Smithe, avid runner and founder of the company Hiccup, about the issue of plastic cup waste at long-distance running events. Smithe provides reusable silicon cups for races in an effort to stop plastic waste.

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