Half a billion straws are used in the United States every day, according to a popular — but perhaps not the most scientific — estimate. The biggest buyer: the federal government, which buys more ...

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” ...

Section 1. Policy. An irrational campaign against plastic straws has resulted in major cities, States, and businesses banning the use or automatic inclusion of plastic straws with beverages. Plastic ...

They’re grasping for straws. Devout paper straw enthusiasts are speaking out as public opinion about the environmentally friendly sipper shifts to favor plastic. Last month, President Donald Trump ...

President Trump issued an executive order to phase out paper straws nationwide. The move comes as paper straws, intended to replace plastic straws, face criticism for their effectiveness and potential ...

'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 ...