I feel like the planet is drowning in plastic. It’s become a crisis, and nature is paying for it. And, wow, do I feel guilty. Full disclosure: I love plastic straws. I’ve tried to detox by using paper ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. As plastic straws continue to be banned and eliminated from restaurants and coffee shops, the search for a better and more ...

As several cities take aim at reducing their carbon footprint by banning plastic straws, one company says there’s a new problem that could soon plague the U.S.: counterfeit reusable straws. FinalStraw ...

If you’re looking for a way to help the planet, switching from single-use plastic straws to reusable straws is a simple and affordable step to take. While reusable straws are commonly available in ...

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 ...

Paper straws, which are being pushed across the U.S. as an eco-friendly alternative to plastic versions, may contain "forever chemicals" that are harmful to both humans and the environment and were ...