Some paper and bamboo straws contain so-called "forever chemicals" that could make them a less-than-ideal alternative to plastic, researchers have found. Scientists in Belgium recently tested dozens ...

The paper straw, Guy Spinelli was sure, would be the way of the future. After 50 years toiling in the country’s paper mills, the 75-year-old plunked his life savings into creating a “24 hours strong” ...

Paper straw manufacturer Aardvark has seen demand grow by as much as 50-fold as environmentalists call for an end to single-use plastics. It’s great for business, but their old factory wasn’t cutting ...

When you use a paper straw for drinks, you might think you’re being a conscientious citizen of Planet Earth. If so, bad news: a team of scientists say paper straws have more harmful forever chemicals ...

On February 10, 2025, President Trump authorized Executive Order 14208 (E.O. 14208) revising United States federal policy on paper straw use. E.O. 14208 specifically called on the federal government ...

McDonald's restaurants in Europe serve paper straws to customers to avoid using plastic — but those paper straws, it turns out, are not yet able to be recycled. "We have moved quickly to paper straws ...

When Kamala Harris was asked about whether she'd support a ban on plastic straws during a 2019 CNN town hall event, the then-senator and presidential candidate briefly made a stab at appearing human ...

Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...

Love ’em or hate ’em, those papery “environmentally friendly” straws have become the standard in more and more places, replacing the once-standard plastic straw. But this doctor says they’re not as ...

VISALIA, Calif. (KFSN) -- At Kaweah Container, corrugated boxes are the bread and butter of the business. They've been making them for decades, shipping them to customers in California and the west ...

President Trump appears to have identified his newest American enemy — paper straws. His reelection campaign is selling reusable and recycled straws in its 2020 online store, and Trump campaign ...