By now you are probably aware that plastic is a problem. Not only is it polluting our landfills and oceans (57 million tons ...

also aims to be "plastic-free" by 2023. It has already removed plastic straws from its own label range. Tesco says it's phased plastic drinking straws out of its cafes. Marriott International's UK ...

Paper Paper drinking straws, which date from the late ... They’re the most popular throwaway option in places with plastic-straw bans. 3. Silicone This material provides a popular soft ...

INA, Nagano Prefecture--Too much plastic in the ocean was the last straw for the city agriculture promotion center here. So, the center is working to spread the use of plastic-free drinking ...

Disney, Starbucks and the state of California have all decided to say “no thanks” to plastic straws. It’s Earth-friendly to ...

Banning plastic straws is just a distraction from the more pressing issue of waste. Last July, Seattle became the first US city to ban plastic straws. Since then, the #stopsucking cause has taken ...

FUKUI--Drinking straws that are touted as being true to the original meaning of the word are becoming popular here amid the eco-friendly trend for using less plastic. “These ones are so shiny ...

Is plastic-free flying the future ... Many social media users agree, with some claiming paper straws are "horrible" while one says it is like "drinking a milkshake through an empty toilet roll ...

From seaweed to sugarcane, companies race to find the next great plastic replacement Small businesses are scrambling to meet the demand from consumers who want an alternative to plastic straws.

December 2024 Whether you want a reusable straw for slurping morning smoothies at home or for drinking iced coffee ... steel base punches through a plastic to-go lid easily, while the pliable ...

Following is a transcript of the video. Narrator: You've probably seen this video. That's a plastic straw being pulled out of a sea turtle's nose. The video went viral in 2015 sparking a public ...

Researchers at IIT Roorkee have developed chemical-free, edible straws made from barnyard millets. These straws offer a nutritious and sustainable alternative to plastic and paper, boasting high ...