The global issue of plastic pollution has led to a search for sustainable alternatives to disposable plastic products. One of the most problematic items is the plastic straw, which is lightweight, non ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Some paper and bamboo straws contain so-called "forever chemicals" that could make them a less-than-ideal alternative to plastic, ...

Plastics have become a major problem, particularly when it comes to single-use, disposable plastics that are commonly used in food service and retail. But all that plastic does not decompose, it just ...

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The days where plastic straws and their wrappers litter the countertops of restaurants, coffee shops and fast food joints are nearing the end. With several governments, like Australia and the U.K., ...

Some paper and bamboo straws contain so-called "forever chemicals" that could make them a less-than-ideal alternative to plastic, researchers have found. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get ...

Plastic straws have a bad rap, but it's for a good reason. Disposable straws made from plastic don't decompose easily and with eight million metric tons of plastic ending up in the ocean each year, ...