In his executive order, Trump says paper straws are “nonfunctional,” use harmful chemicals and are sometimes wrapped in plastic, “undermining the environmental argument for their use.” ...

The paper straw didn’t regain prominence until plastic straws were pushed aside for environmental concerns. In 2024, as President Joe Biden’s term drew to a close, his administration announced ...

with many companies and people choosing to ditch plastic straws in favour of paper ones. But are paper straws really the eco-friendly alternative they claim to be? Chung Shan-shan, the director of ...

Recyclable paper-based cans are a perfect fit with German pet-snack company DoggyLove’s commitment to natural, organic ...

Some paper straws have been shown to contain more "forever chemicals" (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS) than plastic. Along with paper, other plant-based materials such as corn starch ...

And paper might not be as green as you think. Credit...Photo by Tony Cenicola/The New York Times Supported by By Rachel Nuwer With more cities, states and countries banning single-use plastic bags ...

Paper Paper drinking straws ... They’re the most popular throwaway option in places with plastic-straw bans. 3. Silicone This material provides a popular soft alternative to metal reusable ...

An curved arrow pointing right. With bamboo-based products on the rise, we wanted to see how they compared to their plastic and paper counterparts. We went to Taiwan and China for a behind-the ...