In a recent executive order, President Donald Trump created a policy aimed at phasing out paper straws within 45 days to alleviate the forced use of paper straws nationwide, according to the White ...

Environmentalists condemned the straw order. "People hate seeing plastic pollution hurt wildlife and trash the environment," said David Derrick of the Center for Biological Diversity. (Calla Kessler / ...

However, were their replacement, those paper straws, actually effective? If it weren't for the environment, few people would ...

The bill would preempt local governments from enacting single-use plastic bans without adding environmental requirements for alternatives.

Paper straws are “out” under the Trump administration, as he sucked the air out of the push for a more eco-friendly drink experience. But, why does he hate them when some have been promoting them as a ...

WASHINGTON D.C., DC — President Trump issued an executive order on Monday, called Ending Procurement and Forced Use of Paper Straws, that would put an end to the "irrational campaign" against plastic ...

On February 10, 2025, President Trump authorized Executive Order 14208 (E.O. 14208) revising United States federal policy on paper straw use. E.O. 14208 specifically called on the federal government ...

President Donald Trump took to social media on Friday regarding his plans to ban paper straws, prompting questions on whether biodegradable straws are worse for human health and the environment than ...

Donald Trump recently surprised the world again by signing an action to end what he describes as the “forced use” of paper straws. Although there is some merit in the argument the White House presents ...

President Donald Trump's executive order banning paper straws might be the biggest bi-partisan win of his presidency and to quote former President Joe Biden, "that's not hyperbole." Let’s face it ...

Paper or plastic? President Trump has joined the debate on straws. President Donald Trump will try to put an end to what he calls a "ridiculous push" for paper straws. "I will be signing an Executive ...