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

York's ordinance is taking effect at a time when President Trump has taken aim at paper straws with the executive order he ...

From seaweed to sugarcane, companies race to find the next great plastic replacement Small businesses are scrambling to meet the demand from consumers who want an alternative to plastic straws.

with many companies and people choosing to ditch plastic straws in favour of paper ones. But are paper straws really the eco-friendly alternative they claim to be? Chung Shan-shan, the director of ...

This week, readers write about the pros and cons of paper straws, how to get students moving and creating a more humane and ...

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says he would repeal the bans the Liberals implemented on plastics including grocery ...

He declared paper alternatives "don't work" and don't last very long. More than 390 million plastic straws are used every day in the U.S., most for 30 minutes or less, according to advocacy group ...

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 ...