Donald Trump, paper straws and plastic

Trump brings back plastic straws, says paper straws ‘explode’: What to know
What to know about President Donald Trump’s executive order encouraging the federal government and consumers to buy plastic drinking straws.
Trump brings back plastic straws – because he claims paper ones ‘explode’
Trump condemned the ‘ridiculous situation’ created by the Biden administration in its attempt to phase out single-use plastic from federal operations
Donald Trump Goes to War Against Universally Hated Paper Straws
Plastic straw partisans are now on the offensive in the straw wars. Monday evening, President Donald Trump issued an executive order directing federal
‘Back to plastic': Trump signs order for plastic straws as he declares paper ones ‘don’t work’
President Donald Trump says he is banning federal use of paper straws, saying they “don’t work” and don’t last very long.
Trump’s attack on paper straws is mostly symbolic — but the plastics industry is celebrating
This story was originally published by Grist with the headline Trump’s attack on paper straws is mostly symbolic — but the plastics industry is celebrating on Feb 18, 2025. "Each time I voted for you, it was because I knew you'd make things right and you'd fix the wrongs. I'm counting on you now to make this right too."
Trump signs executive order ending 'forced use of paper straws'
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday ending the "procurement and forced use of paper straws," fulfilling a promise the president made last week.
Trump signs executive order on plastic drinking straws
President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order aimed at encouraging the U.S. government and consumers to buy plastic drinking straws, pushing back efforts by his predecessor to phase out single-use plastics and tackle waste.
Trump vows to end Biden’s ‘ridiculous’ paper straw initiative: ‘Back to plastic’
“BACK TO PLASTIC!” Trump appeared to be referring to former President Joe Biden’s July 2024 promise to “phase out” single-use plastics — including straws, cutlery and cups — in federal departments. The ban would have also covered all packaging and food service operations, with the end of procurement due in 2027.
Trump signed an executive order to end use of paper straws. Will NC have to ban them?
It is therefore the policy of the United States to end the use of paper straws,” the action says. Here’s what it means for NC.
Bring back plastic bags like Trump did for straws, N.J. lawmaker says
Or plastic bag, for that matter. Just months away from New Jersey reaching three years of banning single-use plastic bags in most stores and paper bags nearly everywhere, one state lawmaker is taking aim at the law.
Korea to 'review' plastic straw ban as U.S. turns its back on paper
The announcement follows U.S. President Donald Trump’s executive order, signed earlier last week, that reversed the Biden administration's initiative to eliminate single-use pla
Plastic Straws Are Bad for Your Health. Here's Why
Forever chemicals "can disrupt hormones in your body and lead to problems, things like increased risk of breast cancer, problems with fertility." ...
Trump bans paper straws. These South Florida cities will have to find alternatives
President Trump signs order shifting U.S. back to plastic straws. Here are South Florida cities with paper straw bans.
DOGE, plastic straws, and tariffs: White House lists week four wins as Trump executes agenda
The White House is trying to ensure President Donald Trump‘s political and policy achievements are not overshadowed by what ...