“Nothing is good for us anymore!” one commenter complained. “I’m sure what we drink thru those paper straws is also toxic,” ...

McDonald's new paper straws - described as "eco-friendly" by the US fast food giant - cannot be recycled. Last year, it axed plastic straws, even though they were recyclable, in all its UK ...

with many companies and people choosing to ditch plastic straws in favour of paper ones. But are paper straws really the eco-friendly alternative they claim to be? Chung Shan-shan, the director of ...

The global paper straw market revenue was around US$ 865.3 million in 2021 and is estimated to reach US$ 3016.2 million by 2031, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.3% during the ...

2. Paper Paper drinking straws, which date from the late 1800s, often absorb liquid over time, become mushy, and can leave a taste or fibers in drinks. They’re the most popular throwaway option ...

McDonald's switched to paper in its UK branches as part of a green drive last year. Ebbw Vale-based Transend Packaging said the issue was not with the straws, adding there was a need for ...

Single-use plastic straws and plates have been banned in the European Union (EU) since 2021, 1 but some other types of food packaging containing plastics, such as paper cups, have been harder to ...