What to Know About the History and Controversy Over Plastic and Paper Straws
Trump signed an Executive Order to end the use of paper straws. Here’s what to know about the history of plastic straws.
‘Back to plastic': Trump signs order for plastic straws as he declares paper ones ‘don’t work’
President Donald Trump says he is banning federal use of paper straws, saying they “don’t work” and don’t last very long.
There’s a simple solution to the plastic straw debate
Trump signed an executive order this week in favor of plastic straws over paper ones. As the debate rages on, here’s why you really don’t need straws at all.
Trump signs order ending of use of paper straws: ‘Back to plastic’
The order requires federal agency and department heads to stop buying paper straws and ensure they aren’t offered in their buildings.
'BACK TO PLASTIC!': Trump says he will sign executive order ditching paper straws
President Trump said he will sign an executive order next week ending past efforts from Biden for the federal government to embrace paper straws.
Trump vows to bring back plastic straws
In a social media post shared on his platform, Truth Social, Trump on Friday declared his intentions to rollback former President Joe Biden’s efforts to phase out plastic straw use across the federal government.
'BACK TO PLASTIC!': Trump vows executive order ending 'ridiculous' push for paper straws
President Donald Trump signaled his intention to sign an executive order to end restrictions on plastic straws currently in place in several blue states.
The Plastic vs. Paper Straw Debate, Explained
Trump signed an Executive Order to end the use of paper straws. Here’s what to know about the history of plastic straws.
The solution to the plastic straw debate is hiding in plain sight
Trump signed an executive order this week in favor of plastic straws over paper ones. As the debate rages on, here’s why you really don’t need straws.
Trump wants plastic straws back; what does it mean for NJ, other states with bans?
President Donald Trump moves to lift ban on plastic straws. New Jersey, New York among states with plastic straw bans in effect.
Plastic straws have come to symbolize a global pollution crisis. Trump wants them to stay
Straws might seem insignificant, but the plastic straw has come to symbolize a global pollution crisis over the past decade.
UConn study shows promise of bioplastics to help solve global plastic pollution crisis
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What does Trump mean by ‘BACK TO PLASTIC'?
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How scientists plan to prevent plastic pollution in the ocean
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Plastic Straws Are Bad for Your Health. Here's Why
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Coca-Cola may shift toward more plastic bottles under Trump aluminum tariffs: CEO
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