Trump signed an Executive Order to end the use of paper straws. Here’s what to know about the history of plastic straws.

President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order aimed at encouraging the U.S. government and consumers to buy plastic drinking straws, pushing back efforts by his predecessor to phase out single-use plastics and tackle waste.

President Donald Trump signed an order this week to phase out paper straws in federal agencies. Will Florida cities be impacted? What to know