We're sure that anyone who has had to deal with paper straws falling apart over a long ... But still, the material is biodegradable in a relatively short amount of time. The team looked at what ...

Boss Straw’s sales plunged 85% after Trump signed an executive order barring federal agencies from buying paper straws.

Paper straws, like paper cups ... Some are labeled "compostable" or "biodegradable." The term compostable suggests they will break down in home compost heaps or green waste bins, but that has ...

In the UK, the fast-food giant has already decided to adopt biodegradable paper straws by 2019. And Bon Appétit Management, a food-service company with 1,000 US locations, announced last May that ...

The main argument for using paper straws instead of plastic ones is that paper is biodegradable. This means that it can naturally be broken down and won’t end up floating in our oceans or being ...

This week, readers write about the pros and cons of paper straws, how to get students moving and creating a more humane and animal-friendly city.

In the UK, the company has decided to adopt biodegradable paper straws. The announcement comes amid calls from environmental activists urging McDonald's and other food conglomerates to ditch ...

An administration document aimed at eradicating paper straws highlights the dangers of PFAS chemicals. Their presence in tap water nationwide hasn’t gotten the same attention. By Hiroko Tabuchi ...

The ordinance is taking effect at a time when President Donald Trump has said he wants plastic straws to make a comeback.

York's ordinance is taking effect at a time when President Trump has taken aim at paper straws with the executive order he ...

Bamboo straw market share analysis is expected to reach USD 8.1 billion by 2035, with a CAGR of 5.0%. This development trend ...