Starbucks is finally ditching straws and ushering in its long-awaited "sippy cup" lids for iced beverages. After announcing in July 2018 that it would begin phasing out plastic straws from all its ...

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Love 'em or hate 'em, those papery "environmentally friendly" straws have become the standard in more and more places, replacing the once-standard plastic straw. But this doctor says they're not as ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. On Feb. 10, President Donald Trump issued an executive order ending the procurement and use of paper straws at federal agencies.

President Donald Trump has reached his final — paper — straw. In a social media post shared on his platform, Truth Social, Trump on Friday declared his intentions to rollback former President Joe ...

In 2015, the plastic-free movement gained significant momentum following a haunting viral video of a distressed sea turtle with a 4-inch plastic straw lodged in its nostril. This heart-wrenching ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Much like the paper straws that were ushered in to reduce the use ...

As the debate over plastic straws roars back to life amid President Donald Trump’s efforts to end a Biden-era phaseout of the ubiquitous drinking utensil, some may wonder: Do you even need to be ...

Eat out — but don't throw it out. That's what the city of Encinitas has tried to encourage when it comes to dining and plastic leftovers. However, the city's ban on styrofoam and plastic straws in ...