An administration document aimed at eradicating paper straws highlights the dangers of PFAS chemicals. Their presence in tap ...

The modern drinking straw was invented by American inventor ... with variations such as jumbo and crazy plastic straws booming in the 1980s. The paper straw didn’t regain prominence until ...

FUKUI--Drinking straws that are touted as being true to the original meaning of the word are becoming popular here amid the eco-friendly trend for using less plastic. “These ones are so shiny ...

INA, Nagano Prefecture--Too much plastic in the ocean was the last straw for the city agriculture promotion center here. So, the center is working to spread the use of plastic-free drinking ...