Admittedly, anyone who has used a paper straw will agree that they are not a viable alternative to plastic. The obvious complaint is that they get soggy too quickly. But there are several unseen ...

Over the past decade, the plastic straw came to symbolize a global pollution crisis. In 2015, video of a marine biologist pulling a plastic straw out of a turtle's nose sparked outrage worldwide ...

Stuart on Monday repealed a ban on the commercial use of plastic straws, citing health concerns with alternative straws.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 ...

They're thin and clear, nothing out of the ordinary ... friendly option -- paper straws break down much quicker than plastic straws -- paper straws have also received their fair share of backlash.

Such items include disposable cutlery, plastic straws, thin plastic carrier bags, drink stirrers and crisp packets. Because many of these items are sold or distributed at “on-the-go” venues or events, ...