A bill introduced in Florida takes aim at paper drinking straws and stirrers at food businesses and restaurants.

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

The bill would preempt local governments from enacting single-use plastic bans without adding environmental requirements for ...

While the bill targets paper straws, it would not ban them outright or require businesses to switch to plastic. It would ...

Florida lawmakers introduce a 2026 bill to limit local paper straw mandates, highlighting PFAS 'forever chemicals' linked to ...

UrthPact – the leader in compostable foodservice ware manufacturing, announces the addition of a black straw to its disposable straw product line. Made from plants, PHA is produced through natural ...

However, were their replacement, those paper straws, actually effective? If it weren't for the environment, few people would ...

President Donald Trump on Friday raged against eco-friendly paper straws and made a pledge that the US would return to ...

Carnival cruise guests don't like the edible straws, but what alternatives are available and can guests bring their own?

Florida legislators are proposing bills that would send paper straws to the shredder. Bills that have been introduced into ...

While the bill targets paper straws, it would not ban them outright or require businesses to switch to plastic. Instead it ...