Trump’s waged a war on paper straws with his Sharpie pen
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trump’s waged a war on paper straws with his Sharpie pen

The Independent  

President Trump posted: “I will be signing an Executive Order next week ending the ridiculous Biden push for paper straws, which don’t work. Dennis Fitzgerald Box Hill Insupportable detention of prisoners How can this government hope to be taken seriously when they criticise other states for brutal treatment of prisoners? I naively assumed when Labour took power that we would see an end to the insupportable detention of these prisoners – many of whom were incarcerated for relatively minor crimes when they were young. David Felton Crewe Foul language I was brought up to believe that the use of foul language shows a lack of vocabulary, and so I have despaired over its use by modern politicians in their private conversations.

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What's Better, Plastic Or Paper Straws?
2 weeks ago

What's Better, Plastic Or Paper Straws?

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING On Feb. 10, President Donald Trump issued an executive order ending the procurement and use of paper straws at federal agencies. Andrew Harnik via Getty Images Donald Trump speaks after signing a series of executive orders, including an order for the federal government to stop using paper straws and begin using plastic straws, on Feb. 10. The …

What's Better, Plastic Or Paper Straws?
3 weeks, 5 days ago

What's Better, Plastic Or Paper Straws?

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING On Feb. 10, President Donald Trump issued an executive order ending the procurement and use of paper straws at federal agencies. Andrew Harnik via Getty Images Donald Trump speaks after signing a series of executive orders, including an order for the federal government to stop using paper straws and begin using plastic straws, on Feb. 10. The …

Trump Isn’t (Totally) Wrong About Paper Straws
55 years, 2 months ago

Trump Isn’t (Totally) Wrong About Paper Straws

Slate  

Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. It also mandates development of a “National Strategy to End the Use of Paper Straws” in order to “alleviate the forced use of paper straws nationwide.” “It’s a ridiculous situation,” Trump said of paper straw usage during the televised …

Trump targets paper straw purchases by federal government — and won’t stop there
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trump targets paper straw purchases by federal government — and won’t stop there

LA Times  

President Trump has declared the last straw. He’s not stopping with the federal government, however, but instead has ordered development of a “National Strategy to End the Use of Paper Straws” by March 27 that will “alleviate the forced use of paper straws nationwide.” According to the White House, paper straws aren’t the environmentally friendly alternative they appear to be, …

Plastic straws have come to symbolize a global pollution crisis. Trump wants them to stay
Top News
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Plastic straws have come to symbolize a global pollution crisis. Trump wants them to stay

Associated Press  

Straws might seem insignificant, inspiring jokes about the plastic vs. paper debate, but the plastic straw has come to symbolize a global pollution crisis over the past decade. On Monday, President Donald Trump waded into the issue when he signed an executive order to reverse a federal push away from plastic straws, declaring that paper straws “don’t work” and don’t …

Trump brings back plastic straws – because he claims paper ones ‘explode’
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trump brings back plastic straws – because he claims paper ones ‘explode’

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Donald Trump has signed an executive order to bring back …

The Straw Wars: Why Donald Trump wants paper straws gone and plastic back
1 month, 2 weeks ago

The Straw Wars: Why Donald Trump wants paper straws gone and plastic back

Firstpost  

US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order banning federal agencies from using paper straws. Let’s find out: Why Trump is banning paper straws Speaking at the White House about paper straws, Trump said, “These things don’t work.” “I’ve had them many times, and on occasion, they break, they explode.” The executive order directs federal agencies to stop purchasing …

'Won't affect a shark': Trump signs order against paper straws
1 month, 2 weeks ago

'Won't affect a shark': Trump signs order against paper straws

Raw Story  

U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday pushing for a return to plastic drinking straws, saying their impact on marine life was limited and that paper ones favored by environmentalists "explode." Republican Trump's order reverses a target set by his Democratic predecessor Joe Biden to eliminate single-use plastic utensils like straws across government agencies by 2035. "We're going …

’Back to plastic’: Trump pushes for plastic straws as he declares paper ones ’don’t work’
1 month, 2 weeks ago

’Back to plastic’: Trump pushes for plastic straws as he declares paper ones ’don’t work’

The Hindu  

President Donald Trump is moving to reverse a federal push away from plastic straws, declaring that paper straws “don’t work” and don't last very long. We’re going back to plastic straws,” Mr. Trump said Monday as he signed an executive order to review federal purchasing policies that restrict plastic straws. The move by Mr. Trump — who has long railed …

Don't think plastic is going to affect the shark: Trump quips as he okays plastic straws
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Don't think plastic is going to affect the shark: Trump quips as he okays plastic straws

India TV News  

Trump bans paper straws: In another major decision, US President Donald Trump on Monday said that he wants the government to move to plastic straws from paper ones. Joe Biden's policy is dead: Trump Trump has for long been opposing the use of paper straws, and even his 2019 reelection campaign witnessed the sale of Trump-branded reusable plastic straws for …

Trump signs order to bring back plastic straws, says paper ones 'don't work'
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trump signs order to bring back plastic straws, says paper ones 'don't work'

India Today  

President Donald Trump is moving to reverse a federal push away from plastic straws, declaring that paper straws “don’t work” and don’t last very long. We’re going back to plastic straws,” Trump said on Monday as he signed an executive order to review federal purchasing policies that restrict plastic straws. While plastic straws have been blamed for polluting oceans and …

‘Back to plastic': Trump signs order for plastic straws as he declares paper ones ‘don’t work’
Trending News
1 month, 2 weeks ago

‘Back to plastic': Trump signs order for plastic straws as he declares paper ones ‘don’t work’

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Monday he is banning federal use of paper straws, saying they “don’t work” and don’t last very long. We’re going back to plastic straws,” Trump said as he signed an executive order to reverse federal purchasing policies that encourage paper straws and restrict plastic ones. The order directs federal agencies to stop buying paper …

’Live on Mars’: Dhruv Rathee slams Donald Trump, Elon Musk after US President shares plan to go ‘BACK TO PLASTIC’ straws
1 month, 3 weeks ago

’Live on Mars’: Dhruv Rathee slams Donald Trump, Elon Musk after US President shares plan to go ‘BACK TO PLASTIC’ straws

Live Mint  

Indian Youtuber Dhruv Rathee reacted after US President Donald Trump announced his plans to reintroduce plastic straws in the federal government and replace the paper straws pushed by Biden administration. Dhruv Rathee questioned, “Why are you both so obsessed with destroying the Planet?” reacting to Elon Musk's response over Donald Trump's decision. Praising the 47th US president over his latest …

'Back to plastic!': Donald Trump to overturn Joe Biden's single-use plastics ban
1 month, 3 weeks ago

'Back to plastic!': Donald Trump to overturn Joe Biden's single-use plastics ban

India Today  

President Donald Trump announced on Friday that he plans to reverse federal efforts to promote paper straws, signaling a return to plastic. Trump, in a post on Truth Social, said he will issue an executive order rolling back efforts made by former President Joe Biden's administration to encourage the federal government to adopt more environmentally friendly paper straws. Trump's campaign …

Making pollutants great again: Trump says he’s bringing back plastic straws in new executive order
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Making pollutants great again: Trump says he’s bringing back plastic straws in new executive order

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy President Donald Trump said Friday …

'Back to plastic': Trump says will sign executive order to end Biden's 'ridiculous' push for paper straw
Trending News
1 month, 3 weeks ago

'Back to plastic': Trump says will sign executive order to end Biden's 'ridiculous' push for paper straw

Firstpost  

President Donald Trump on Friday expressed strong opposition to eco-friendly paper straws endorsed by his predecessor Joe Biden, vowing that the US would revert to using the plastic ones President Donald Trump on Friday expressed strong opposition to eco-friendly paper straws endorsed by his predecessor Joe Biden, vowing that the US would revert to using the plastic ones. “I will …

Trump says he'll reverse Biden's paper straws initiative, Musk hails ‘greatest president ever’
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Trump says he'll reverse Biden's paper straws initiative, Musk hails ‘greatest president ever’

Hindustan Times  

Donald Trump is set to put an end to Joe Biden's paper straws initiative. Taking to his social media platform, Truth Social, on Friday, the president said that next week, he will sign an executive order promoting single-use plastic straws, which his predecessor sought to phase out. REUTERS/Kent Nishimura Trump to sign executive order reversing Biden's paper straws initiative, Musk …

‘Paper Straw in a Plastic Wrapper’: Man Points Out ‘Woke’ Practice and Gets Roasted on Twitter
2 years, 1 month ago

‘Paper Straw in a Plastic Wrapper’: Man Points Out ‘Woke’ Practice and Gets Roasted on Twitter

News 18  

It’s been a long that environmentalists have slammed the use of non-biodegradable products as they pose a threat to other living organisms and disturb the entire ecosystem. However, a man called out how paper straws still come with a plastic wrapper which annoyed most internet users with his insensitive comment on the process of development. Taking to Twitter, a user …

New frontiers in sucking: Why is the Trump campaign selling plastic straws?
5 years, 8 months ago

New frontiers in sucking: Why is the Trump campaign selling plastic straws?

Salon  

Why is the Donald Trump campaign so obsessed with drinking straws? In the midst of a news cycle focused on how much Trump is centering white nationalism in his 2020 presidential campaign, there was another story that just weird enough to capture some media attention: The Trump campaign waded into the plastic vs. paper straws debate by selling $15 branded …

Plastic or paper? Trump campaign weighs in on straw debate
5 years, 8 months ago

Plastic or paper? Trump campaign weighs in on straw debate

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The president and his reelection campaign are mocking efforts to replace plastic straws with paper ones and turning that disdain into a fundraising gimmick. #LiberalProgress.” He said liberals would do the same to the economy: “Squeeze it until it doesn’t work.” Later, Parscale tweeted a link to the campaign’s online store, where supporters could buy a pack of …

Plastic straws are disappearing from Wetherspoons as environmental campaign gathers pace
7 years, 6 months ago

Plastic straws are disappearing from Wetherspoons as environmental campaign gathers pace

The Independent  

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