President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing the federal government to return to using plastic straws.

President Trump said Friday he plans to sign an executive order promoting plastic straws after his predecessor sought to ...

A 2023 study found that compounds known as PFAS, which make materials water resistant but can be toxic, were found in almost all types of straws, including paper and bamboo.

Researchers from Belgium said that PFAS have been found in nearly all types of straws - except the ones made of stainless steel. “PFAS were more frequently detected in plant-based materials, such as ...

President Trump delights in alarming opponents and aiding friends in polluting industries By Keith Schneider, Circle of Blue ...

While it’s not totally clear what material straws, if any, would have replaced plastic in federal use, other types, including paper, may also pose environmental and health concerns. A 2023 ...

(The Hill) — President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing the federal government to return to using plastic straws. “We’re going back to plastic straws,” he said, adding that ...

(The Hill) — President Donald Trump on Friday said he plans to sign an executive order promoting plastic straws after his predecessor sought to phase out single-use plastics from government ...