What's Better, Plastic Or Paper Straws?
5 days, 18 hours ago

What's Better, Plastic Or Paper Straws?

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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 language of his executive orders lay bare the psychology of exactly what he’s doing, and it’s manipulative straw man policymaking.” Opponents fear that reverting back to plastic straws will open the floodgates for rolling back more environmental policies and enable people to use more single-use plastics. “I’m not saying that paper straws is the answer, but it’s unfortunate the message that’s being sent out there is plastic straws are great, let’s keep the plastic straw party going,” said Sarah Paiji Yoo, co-founder and CEO of Blueland. “I think instead, the focus and the messaging should continue to be, let’s avoid single-use plastic where we can and continue to support innovation that can provide better alternatives moving forward.” “This is just another symbolic bone thrown to supporters sticking it to the left.” - Ben Leffel, professor of public policy and sustainability expert at University of Nevada, Las Vegas Despite the federal order, many states and cities have banned utensils automatically included in takeout orders.

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Humanity may be at risk of being strangled by a plastic straw
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Humanity may be at risk of being strangled by a plastic straw

Live Mint  

What could cause the end of humanity? As awareness of the consequences of climate change grew widespread, it was clear that the best counter-measure to tackle this peril would be to encourage sustainable behaviour among nations, corporates and ordinary citizens around the world. With so much uncertainty around, it is difficult to convince an ordinary person to accept short-term costs …

What's Better, Plastic Or Paper Straws?
2 weeks, 3 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, 1 week 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, 1 week 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, 1 week 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, 1 week 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 …

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

Trump’s waged a war on paper straws with his Sharpie pen
1 month, 1 week 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 …

’Live on Mars’: Dhruv Rathee slams Donald Trump, Elon Musk after US President shares plan to go ‘BACK TO PLASTIC’ straws
1 month, 1 week 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, 2 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, 2 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, 2 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 …

Plastic or paper? The truth about drinking straws
1 year, 4 months ago

Plastic or paper? The truth about drinking straws

BBC  

The truth about drinking straws Getty Images The backlash against plastic straws has left consumers searching for alternatives The backlash against single-use plastics has seen a growing market for paper, metal, glass and plant-based straws. "And while we know it's not that simple, and the problem goes far beyond the use of plastic straws, a global crisis like plastic pollution …

‘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 …

Scientists develop completely biodegradable paper straws
2 years, 1 month ago

Scientists develop completely biodegradable paper straws

Live Mint  

Researchers have developed eco-friendly paper straws that are 100 per cent biodegradable, perform better than conventional paper straws, and can be easily mass-produced. The new paper straws do not become soggy easily or cause bubble formation in carbonated drinks because the coating material uniformly and strongly covers the surface of the straws, the researchers said. The research, published in the …

Green Revolution 2.0: Saying No to Plastic is Fantastic, Finding Options Isn't, Say Industries Ahead of Single-Use Ban
2 years, 8 months ago

Green Revolution 2.0: Saying No to Plastic is Fantastic, Finding Options Isn't, Say Industries Ahead of Single-Use Ban

News 18  

Preparations are underway on war-footing as India readies itself for a ban on notified single-use plastic items. We have already placed the orders, but there are logistical constraints as the same supplier is providing straws to multiple players.” While most industries have already replaced some of the single-use plastic items such as cutlery and ice-cream sticks, it is the shortage …

Green Revolution 2.0: It's Last Straw, Say Activists as Industries Drag Their Feet on Single-Use Plastics Ban
2 years, 8 months ago

Green Revolution 2.0: It's Last Straw, Say Activists as Industries Drag Their Feet on Single-Use Plastics Ban

News 18  

When you visit the nearest market next month, be sure to look around. These banned items include straws, stirrers, ear buds, candies, balloons with plastic sticks, cutlery, cigarette packs, packaging films and polystyrene for decoration. For a country that is swamped with a whopping 3.5 million tonnes of domestic plastic waste generated every year, stemming the flow of just 19 …

Best reusable straws 2021: Metal, steel, silicone and foldable options
3 years, 7 months ago

Best reusable straws 2021: Metal, steel, silicone and foldable options

The Independent  

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Ribena trialling paper straws to reduce plastic usage
4 years, 5 months ago

Ribena trialling paper straws to reduce plastic usage

The Independent  

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Plastic straw bans and the paper straw culture war.
5 years, 6 months ago

Plastic straw bans and the paper straw culture war.

Slate  

One day in 2015, swimming in waters off Costa Rica, a sea turtle felt himself brusquely hauled from the ocean and onto the deck of a small boat. “His campaign says paper straws don’t work, but his hotel is buying them.” — Brent Ohlendorf While OK Straw will likely take a hit from Trump’s trade war—Ohlendorf thinks the tariffs to …

Pasta Straws, The Nearly Perfect Solution For Our Plastic Problem
5 years, 6 months ago

Pasta Straws, The Nearly Perfect Solution For Our Plastic Problem

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING As human beings with basic needs, many of us are constantly striving for ways to add more carbs into our diets. “The outsized attention we’re able to give to straws is probably because straws are so small,” said Emily Bachman, a compost program manager for GrowNYC, a New York-based food waste and sustainability program. “It’s easy to …

Of course McDonald's paper straws can't be recycled – it's yet another corporate green wash
5 years, 7 months ago

Of course McDonald's paper straws can't be recycled – it's yet another corporate green wash

The Independent  

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. This week global fast food chain …

McDonald’s defends ‘eco-friendly’ non-recyclable paper straws
5 years, 7 months ago

McDonald’s defends ‘eco-friendly’ non-recyclable paper straws

The Independent  

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New frontiers in sucking: Why is the Trump campaign selling plastic straws?
5 years, 7 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 …

McDonald’s customers are using plastic coffee lids amid paper straw backlash
5 years, 10 months ago

McDonald’s customers are using plastic coffee lids amid paper straw backlash

The Independent  

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People are selling McDonald's plastic straws after fast-food chain debuts divisive paper straws
5 years, 10 months ago

People are selling McDonald's plastic straws after fast-food chain debuts divisive paper straws

Daily Mail  

The decision by McDonald's in the UK to stop using plastic straws has seen a slew of them being listed for sale on eBay. The last straw: eBay sellers are banking on McDonald's divisive decision to swap plastic straws for eco-friendly papers ones. Customers across the UK and Ireland have slammed McDonald's decision to swap plastic straws for an eco-friendly …

McDonald’s new paper straws are ‘ruining’ milkshakes, say customers
5 years, 10 months ago

McDonald’s new paper straws are ‘ruining’ milkshakes, say customers

The Independent  

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We Can Ban Plastic Straws, But America’s Eating Habits Are The Real Problem
6 years, 5 months ago

We Can Ban Plastic Straws, But America’s Eating Habits Are The Real Problem

Huff Post  

jon11 via Getty Images One of the biggest food trends of 2018 isn’t even something you can eat. Though the number of plastic straws Americans use every day is an unverified statistic, one 9-year-old boy famously estimated the number to be 500 million. No matter the exact number, plastic straws are no doubt contributing to the billions of pounds of …

California lawmakers vote to restrict use of plastic straws, keeping state in national spotlight on environment
6 years, 6 months ago

California lawmakers vote to restrict use of plastic straws, keeping state in national spotlight on environment

LA Times  

Plastic straws sit at the ready at a cafe in San Francisco. “Reducing consumer demand for plastic straws can help decrease plastic pollution.” The measure drew opposition from Republican lawmakers, including Assemblyman Matthew Harper of Huntington Beach, who said restricting straws may add more plastic to the waste stream as businesses use straw-less lids made of plastic, and paper straws …

Starbucks, citing ocean threat, is ditching plastic straws
6 years, 8 months ago

Starbucks, citing ocean threat, is ditching plastic straws

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Starbucks will eliminate plastic straws from all of its locations within two years, the coffee chain announced Monday, becoming the largest food and beverage company to do so as calls for businesses and cities to cut waste grow louder. A week after its hometown of Seattle banned plastic drinking straws and utensils, Starbucks said Monday that by …

Starbucks will stop using plastic straws by 2020
6 years, 8 months ago

Starbucks will stop using plastic straws by 2020

The Independent  

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Starbucks is ditching plastic straws
6 years, 8 months ago

Starbucks is ditching plastic straws

LA Times  

Starbucks Corp. said Monday that it will eliminate single-use plastic straws from all of its locations within two years, becoming the largest food and beverage company to do so as calls for businesses and cities to cut waste grow louder. Although plastic straws account for a small percentage of the pollution that ends up in the ocean, they have become …

McDonalds to ban plastic straws in all of its restaurants in UK and Ireland
6 years, 9 months ago

McDonalds to ban plastic straws in all of its restaurants in UK and Ireland

The Independent  

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McDonald´s to have paper straws to all UK and Ireland restaurants
6 years, 9 months ago

McDonald´s to have paper straws to all UK and Ireland restaurants

Daily Mail  

McDonald's is ditching plastic straws for paper ones in all of its restaurants, the fast food giant has revealed. McDonald's has already taken steps in all its restaurants in the UK and Ireland to put plastic straws behind the counter to reduce waste. A trial using the paper replacements have been carried out at a handful of venues since April, …

Ban on plastic straws has unintended consequences for people with disabilities who rely on them
6 years, 10 months ago

Ban on plastic straws has unintended consequences for people with disabilities who rely on them

ABC  

Plastic straws are in the sights of environmental campaigners, but the push to ban this simple product could have unintended consequences. Earlier this month, Cairns Regional Council unanimously agreed to phase out plastic straws in its operations — a first for Queensland — after a campaign by 10-year-old Molly Steer. And UK Prime Minister Theresa May announced this week that …

Michael Gove set to ban plastic straws across the UK
7 years ago

Michael Gove set to ban plastic straws across the UK

Daily Mail  

Plastic drinking straws will be outlawed across the country, the Daily Mail can reveal. Environment Secretary Michael Gove is set to announce a ban within months in a bid to stop the huge environmental damage the straws cause Each one can take 500 years or more to break down. It is vital the Government listens and responds by simplifying recycling …

Editorial: Half a billion plastic straws are used and discarded every day. What an unacceptable waste
7 years, 2 months ago

Editorial: Half a billion plastic straws are used and discarded every day. What an unacceptable waste

LA Times  

Every day Americans use — and almost immediately discard — up to half a billion plastic beverage straws. It’s not clear where that number came from, but it seems credible considering how many takeout sodas, frappuccinos, smoothies, cold-press juices, boba teas and other beverages Americans buy every day, most of which are accompanied by a complimentary plastic straw. Even if …

Disposable coffee cups and carrier bags are just the start when it comes to tackling our plastic problem
7 years, 2 months ago

Disposable coffee cups and carrier bags are just the start when it comes to tackling our plastic problem

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. Latte levies, carrier bag charges and plastic bottle deposit …

Plastic straws are disappearing from Wetherspoons as environmental campaign gathers pace
7 years, 5 months ago

Plastic straws are disappearing from Wetherspoons as environmental campaign gathers pace

The Independent  

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No more plastic straws, decides Kozhikode Corporation
8 years, 9 months ago

No more plastic straws, decides Kozhikode Corporation

Deccan Chronicle  

KOZHIKODE: In the next one week, Kozhikode city will be free from plastic straws used in juice shops, hotels and other wayside eateries, thereby setting up a model for other cities in the State to go green. It was during a recent meeting held at Kozhikode Corporation, the decision was made to ban plastic straws used in juice parlours and …

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