In 2015, the video of a straw being removed from the nostril of a sea turtle reinforced efforts to eliminate plastic straws from the waste stream. The video went viral with images of the turtle ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...