“Plastic is not part of our diet for a reason,” Leffel said. “No straws [would] be a better solution, because reducing waste ...

Plastic straws, once public enemy No. 1, are back in the government’s good graces. The news is hard to swallow for paper ...

They’re grasping for straws. Devout paper straw enthusiasts are speaking out as public opinion about the environmentally ...

Bamboo straws are natural, reusable, and biodegradable drinking straws made from bamboo, one of the most sustainable and ...

But many alternatives designed to help phase out ... Trump rejected paper straws, saying they "don't work" as well as plastic straws. The poor consumer experience of drinking through a soggy ...

Growing awareness of plastic straws' harmful impact has led to a surge in eco-alternatives made from materials such as metal, ...

Growing awareness of plastic straws' harmful impact has led to a surge in eco-alternatives made from materials such as metal, glass, bamboo, and, of course, paper. When it comes to the paper ...

Admittedly, anyone who has used a paper straw will agree that they are not a viable alternative to plastic. The obvious complaint is that they get soggy too quickly. But there are several unseen ...

Admittedly, anyone who has used a paper straw will agree that they are not a viable alternative to plastic. The obvious complaint is that they get soggy too quickly. But there are several unseen ...

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 ...