However, were their replacement, those paper straws, actually effective? If it weren't for the environment, few people would ...

The proposal cites health and accessibility concerns and could override local paper straw mandates statewide if passed.

Florida legislators are proposing bills that would send paper straws to the shredder. Bills that have been introduced into ...

It could be the straw that broke the eco-worrier’s back. Paper straws might not be the “eco-friendly” drinking tube they’ve been promoted to be: Belgian researchers found that these so-called “green” ...

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 ...

President Donald Trump is known to drink many Diet Cokes, but one thing you’re not likely to ever see him using again is a paper straw. “We’re going back to plastic straws,” Trump announced after ...

Paper or plastic? President Trump has joined the debate on straws. President Donald Trump will try to put an end to what he calls a "ridiculous push" for paper straws. "I will be signing an Executive ...

Environmentalists condemned the straw order. "People hate seeing plastic pollution hurt wildlife and trash the environment," said David Derrick of the Center for Biological Diversity. (Calla Kessler / ...

'Eco-friendly' paper drinking straws contain long-lasting and potentially toxic chemicals, a new study has concluded. "Eco-friendly" paper drinking straws contain long-lasting and potentially toxic ...

Paper is not known for winning in a battle against water. I mean sure it beats rock, but water definitely trumps paper. That’s why I have so much trouble fathoming why someone would make a straw out ...