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

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

Florida bill would ban paper straws following Trump's executive order regarding regulations. State lawmakers say alternatives ...

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 impacts of paper drinking straws" and "provide businesses and residents of this ...

In a recent executive order, President Donald Trump created a policy aimed at phasing out paper straws within 45 days to alleviate the forced use of paper straws nationwide, according to the White ...

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

McDonald's restaurants in Europe serve paper straws to customers to avoid using plastic — but those paper straws, it turns out, are not yet able to be recycled. "We have moved quickly to paper straws ...

Paper straw manufacturer Aardvark has seen demand grow by as much as 50-fold as environmentalists call for an end to single-use plastics. It’s great for business, but their old factory wasn’t cutting ...

Paper is not known for winning in a battle against water. I mean sure it beats rock, but water definitely trumps paper. That’s why I have so much trouble fathoming why someone would make a straw out ...

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