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

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 ...

Proposed legislation would set guidelines for local government rules involving the materials used for drinking straws and stirrers.

Researchers at Northeastern University and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution evaluated 13 types of non-plastic straws, ...