In February, however, President Trump signed an executive order to end the procurement and forced use of paper straws, which are used as an alternative to plastic ones. Specifically, the order ...

We're sure that anyone who has had to deal with paper straws falling apart over a long drink would be happy to know that it is possible to make a paper straw that doesn’t immediately disintegrate.

An administration document aimed at eradicating paper straws highlights the dangers of PFAS chemicals. Their presence in tap water nationwide hasn’t gotten the same attention. By Hiroko Tabuchi ...

A new White House report implementing President Donald Trump's executive order supporting plastic straws says federal agencies are moving quickly to stop buying paper straws and are looking to ...

McDonald's will start testing plastic straw alternatives at select US locations this year. In the UK, the company has decided to adopt biodegradable paper straws. The announcement comes amid calls ...