Straws might seem insignificant, but the plastic straw has come to symbolize a global pollution crisis over the past decade.

President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing the federal government to return to using plastic straws.

President Trump said Friday he plans to sign an executive order promoting plastic straws after his predecessor sought to phase out single-use plastics from government operations. In a post on ...

It was not clear Friday whether Trump’s upcoming order would target only plastic straws or if it would undo the broader commitment. A White House spokesman declined to comment. Trump’s ...

In a social media post shared on his platform, Truth Social, Trump on Friday declared his intentions to rollback former President Biden’s efforts to phase out plastic straw use across the ...

"I will be signing an Executive Order next week ending the ridiculous Biden push for Paper Straws, which don't work," Trump wrote. "BACK TO PLASTIC." It wasn't immediately clear what specific ...

It was not clear whether Mr. Trump planned to call off that wider effort, or whether he was focused just on bringing back plastic straws. The White House did not immediately respond to a request ...

While it’s not totally clear what material straws, if any, would have replaced plastic in federal use, other types, including paper, may also pose environmental and health concerns. A 2023 study found ...