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

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

The measure (SB 958​), sponsored by Sen. Jennifer Bradley, R- Fleming Island, says it is intended to "combat the harmful ...

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 ...

Researchers at Northeastern University and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution evaluated 13 types of non-plastic straws, ...

From “National Measure Your Feet Day” to “Gorilla Suit Day,” the calendar is full of over-the-top days of celebration driven by marketing teams looking for creative opportunities to draw attention to ...

There’s a lot of serious stuff going on in Washington these days. That’s why I was thankful to see Fox News’ Jesse Watters send a correspondent to Capitol Hill this week to tackle one of the more ...

FLORIDA -- Who knew a straw could be used as a weapon to fight crime? A team of students from a high school in Florida created a smart straw. It's very simple to use, you just put the straw in your ...

Environmentally friendly and even carbon-negative drinking straws exist, according to a new study. But the analysis also lays bare the potential for greenwashing, littering, and improper disposal to ...