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

In an Indiana warehouse area on Lafayette's north end, little plastic chips are fed into a machine to be colored red and spun into the shape of a drinking straw. As the long, continuous straw makes ...

FLORIDA – If you’ve ever taken a sip only to end up chewing on a soggy paper straw, you’re not alone — and Florida lawmakers are taking notice. A newly filed bill in Florida could change what kind of ...

Dentists can argue that drinking acidic beverages such as coffee via a straw is beneficial as it will slow down the wear of tooth enamel and curtail cavities. But what about gulping down alcohol ...

Plastic straws are widely used in the food and beverage industry. However, if you're a cocktail drinker, there may be an ...