The last (paper) straw? Central Mass. reacts to Trump's push for plastic
Moving away from single-use plastics, including straws, had been the policy of President Joe Biden’s administration. It cited harmful environmental impacts when they end up in landfills and oceans. Plus the fossil fuels used in the production of plastics send heat-trapping greenhouse gasses into the atmosphere.
Trump to sign order to end ‘push for paper straws’
President Donald Trump said he will sign an executive order to end the push for paper straws, long a target of his criticism. The Republican made the announcement Friday via social media saying, “I will be signing an Executive Order next week ending the ridiculous Biden push for Paper Straws, which don’t work. BACK TO PLASTIC!”
How does Trump’s ban on paper straws impact Mass.? Here’s what to know
Are paper straws here to stay? Here's how Donald Trump's new executive order for plastic straws applies to Massachusetts.
Stuart's ban on plastic straws repealed just as Trump takes aim at paper straws
Stuart on Monday repealed a ban on the commercial use of plastic straws, citing health concerns with alternative straws. Trump's executive order ends "forced" use of paper straws in federal buildings and aims to develop a national effort to end the use of paper straws.
Trump is getting rid of paper straws. That’s (partly) a good thing, environmentalists say
President Donald Trump reversed course on a Biden administration environmental initiative that had eliminated single-use plastics like straws in federal buildings. The common alternative: paper straws.
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Starbucks replacing plastic cups with compostable options in some states—here’s where and why
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Beyond plastic: How gardeners can reduce landfill waste
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Colorado Legislators Vote to Keep Ten-Cent Fee on Paper Bags
Colorado's single-use bag fee is here to stay. State legislators voted down an effort to repeal a recent law that requires ...