Four years after Germany phased out light plastic bags, how has the EU addressed plastic waste — and why do single-use items ...

Straws might seem insignificant, inspiring jokes about the plastic vs. paper debate, but the plastic straw has come to symbolize a global pollution crisis over the past decade. On Monday, President ...

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

President Donald Trump is making his opinion known regarding the debate between paper and plastic straws. The president signed an executive order on Monday creating a policy aimed at phasing out paper ...

The proposal cites health and accessibility concerns and could override local paper straw mandates statewide if passed.

Plastic straws are widely used in the food and beverage industry. However, if you're a cocktail drinker, there may be an ...

A bill introduced in Florida takes aim at paper drinking straws and stirrers at food businesses and restaurants.

WASHINGTON — Straws might seem insignificant, inspiring jokes about the plastic vs. paper debate, but the plastic straw has come to symbolize a global pollution crisis over the past decade. On Monday, ...