In February, however, President Trump signed an executive order to end the procurement and forced use of paper straws, which are used as an alternative to plastic ones. Specifically, the order ...

It’s true that paper straws can contain PFAS. Environmental groups say a much bigger issue, though, is the presence of PFAS in drinking water. The Biden administration set strict new federal ...

Well-known coffee giant Starbucks is making another big switch — this time, to its straws, with the change kicking off in Japan. The coffee company said the material also "[emits] less carbon dioxide ...

After more than four decades working in the paper industry, Gaetano “Guy” Spinelli poured his life savings into developing an eco-friendly yet durable paper straw and opened his company, Boss ...

An administration document aimed at eradicating paper straws highlights the dangers of PFAS chemicals. Their presence in tap water nationwide hasn’t gotten the same attention. By Hiroko Tabuchi ...

As United States (US) president Donald Trump slammed paper straws (an alternative to plastic), the debate between the two continues. While the push to ban plastic straws stems from a genuine ...

Don't miss out on the headlines from Lifestyle. Followed categories will be added to My News. Supermarket giant Woolworths says it’s working to get a grip on the shock problem caused by a ...

According to New York City’s composting rules, residents must separate food scraps and food soiled paper from their regular trash, however there are some caveats to the types of food soiled ...