YORK, ME ‒ A local ban on plastic straws, stir sticks, and utensils will take effect May 18, even as an executive order ...

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 ...

Another fun idea is covering your straws in decorative paper to introduce additional color and patterns. To hang your ...

York's ordinance is taking effect at a time when President Trump has taken aim at paper straws with the executive order he issued earlier this year.

McDonald's will start testing plastic straw alternatives at select US locations this year. In the UK, the company has decided to adopt biodegradable paper straws. The announcement comes amid calls ...

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 ...