President Donald Trump says he is banning federal use of paper straws, saying they “don’t work” and don’t last very long ...

Straws might seem insignificant, inspiring jokes about the plastic vs. paper debate ... been looking more to the plastics side of their business as a market that could grow.

one can expect the U.S. to converge with countries like Russia and Saudi Arabia and oppose the adoption of global goals to reduce plastic production," he said. Sign up here. Reporting by Steve ...

Instead he wants the government to exclusively move to plastic. “It’s a ridiculous ... making Trump's decision an outlier in the business world. Trump’s order is “more about messaging ...

making Trump’s decision an outlier in the business world. FILE – Wrapped plastic straws are seen at a bubble tea cafe in San Francisco, July 17, 2018. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File) Trump’s ...

President Donald Trump signed multiple executive orders on Monday, including one that directs the federal government to end its use of biodegradable paper straws and go back to plastic.

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Monday he is banning federal use of paper straws, saying they “don’t work” and don’t last very long. Instead he wants the government to exclusively move ...