Eco-friendly paper straws that do not easily become soggy and are 100% biodegradable in the ocean and soil have been developed. The straws are easy to mass-produce and thus are expected to be ...

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In our mad dash to eliminate plastic straws from coffee shops, takeout orders, and our own homes, we appear to have accidentally replaced them with another environmental risk. A new study out of ...

Some paper and bamboo straws contain so-called "forever chemicals" that could make them a less-than-ideal alternative to plastic, researchers have found. Scientists in Belgium recently tested dozens ...

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A new European study has found that 90% of so-called eco-friendly paper straws contain “forever chemicals,” compounds that don’t – or barely – break down and can accumulate in our bodies, leading to ...

A small study suggests that stainless steel straws may be safest option to avoid PFAS. By Laura Baisas Published Aug 25, 2023 8:00 AM EDT Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 Breakthroughs, ...

When Kamala Harris was asked about whether she'd support a ban on plastic straws during a 2019 CNN town hall event, the then-senator and presidential candidate briefly made a stab at appearing human ...

The bill would preempt local governments from enacting single-use plastic bans without adding environmental requirements for alternatives.