On average, it takes 200 years for a plastic straw to decompose. Politics aside, plastics aren’t good for our health or the environment. “It’s really not about paper versus plastic,” Gropper said. “It ...

An increasing number of studies have suggested plastic is linked to serious health issues like decreased reproductive capacity and cancer. While estimates suggest plastic straws make up less than 1% ...

Sea turtle biologist and New York University Professor Genia Naro-Maciel writes that, while flimsy paper straws may not make ...

Both have a role to play, whether it’s in straws or other applications.” Beyond the executive order, consumer demand is a factor. “The reason Starbucks and these other large brands made ...

Starbucks Coffee Japan will start switching from paper straws to straws made from biomass plastic at its locations ...

When asked about the recent switch many have made from plastic to paper straws, Chung said that people want to reduce their plastic usage without sacrificing convenience. However, she said ...

While estimates suggest plastic straws make up less than 1% of the weight of ocean plastic waste, their lightness and size mean they are quicker to fragment and harder to collect than bigger ...