An administration document aimed at eradicating paper straws highlights the dangers of PFAS chemicals. Their presence in tap ...

This week, readers write about the pros and cons of paper straws, how to get students moving and creating a more humane and ...

The only "green" our economy cares about is the dollar, and one day, we are going to wish we cared about the green on the ...

Paper straws might be better for the environment ... efforts during his time in office to curb the use of plastic drinking straws. In July 2024, Biden announced plans to completely get rid of ...

2. Paper Paper drinking straws, which date from the late 1800s, often absorb liquid over time, become mushy, and can leave a taste or fibers in drinks. They’re the most popular throwaway option ...

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 ...

The global straw paper market is projected to reach USD 187.1 million by 2025, and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.7% over the forecast period, eventually hitting USD 269.1 million by 2035. This ...

On Feb. 10, President Donald Trump issued an executive order ending the procurement and use of paper straws at federal agencies. It was a stark reversal from the Biden era, in which the former ...

Varanasi, have achieved a breakthrough by creating environment-friendly drinking straws utilising bamboo and waste biomass.

Blue Planet II highlighted the damage plastic does to marine life. Following the programme demand for paper straws shot up, but most are manufactured in Asia. Earlier this year, though ...