Stone in 1888, and his patented version was actually made out of paper and wax. As plastic became increasingly cheaper to produce after World War II, the 1960s saw a plastic version produced en ...

Americans, on average, toss out about three quarters of a pound of plastic each day, according to researchers at Oxford University. Most of that trash winds up in a landfill. As someone who loves ...

Stone in 1888, and his patented version was actually made out of paper and wax. As plastic became increasingly cheaper to produce after World War II, the 1960s saw a plastic version produced en ...

Paper straws are “out” under the ... Tribal and Territorial governments to reduce the impact of plastic pollution, it planned to phase out federal procurement of single-use plastics from ...

The culture wars over plastic straws came roaring back Friday, as President Donald Trump vowed to sign an executive order next week ending a Biden-era effort to phase them out by 2027. Paper ...

In 2019, Trump sold thousands of branded plastic straws on his campaign website, calling them an alternative to "liberal" paper straws. The straws, which sold for $15 for 10, initially sold out ...

Despite their higher cost and flimsy architecture, paper straws are thought to be less toxic. But Jackie Nuñez, advocacy and engagement manager for Plastic Pollution Coalition, found out through ...

A new study detected dangerous chemicals in a variety of household items. But experts say the health risks aren’t clear-cut. Credit...Tonje Thilesen for The New York Times Supported by By Emily ...