McDonald's has reportedly admitted that its new paper straws, rolled out last year to help "protect the environment," can't be recycled — unlike the plastic versions they replaced. McDonald's has ...

Trump signed an Executive Order to end the use of paper straws. Here’s what to know about the history of plastic straws.

Never recycle to-go coffee cups or grocery bags because they can contain other materials. Lightweight items like plastic straws can disrupt recycling processes. Check your local town's recycling ...

The world is drowning in plastic. Producers are peddling a “solution” that is more like an illusion. Is there anything more pathetic than a used plastic bag? But the plastics industry is working to ...

Starbucks is finally ditching straws and ushering in its long-awaited "sippy cup" lids for iced beverages. After announcing in July 2018 that it would begin phasing out plastic straws from all its ...