Trump rejected paper straws, saying they "don't work" as well as plastic straws. The poor consumer experience of drinking through a soggy straw is one thing, but there are other problems too.

But for some in the straw industry, the conversation has moved beyond paper versus plastic. “We agree that paper straws don’t work and they’re not a good solution,” said Ken Jacobus, CEO ...

Paper straws sit on a bar in San Francisco in 2018. President Trump has signed an executive order decrying the "irrational campaign against plastic straws" and directing federal agencies to stop ...

Corn Next corn straws are a non-toxic, affordable alternative to plastic and paper straws. Made from cornstarch, water, and ...

How did paper straws come about? The modern drinking straw was invented by American inventor Marvin C. Stone in 1888, and his patented version was actually made out of paper and wax. As plastic ...

Litter is predominantly plastic, yes, but that’s because the things people tend to litter are predominantly made of plastics.

Offering both paper and plastic straws allows consumers to choose based on their needs and preferences. This is inclusive, ensuring everyone can access a suitable option regardless of ability.

President Donald Trump shared the little victories of his administration on Tuesday during a Florida news conference, ...

A law passed in 2022 banning food establishments in Delaware from providing ready-to-eat food in polystyrene containers takes effect July 1.

Researchers find that nationwide policies to ban plastic bags may be paying off, with fewer showing up during coastal cleanups.