Paper straws promised sustainability, but are they quietly changing the way your favorite drinks taste and feel?

Trump signed an Executive Order to end the use of paper straws. Here’s what to know about the history of plastic straws.

Paper or plastic — we all know the question. It conjures images of conveyor belts, sounds of beeps as items are scanned and maybe even smells of fresh mint as you wait in line near the packs of gum.

For our sake and the environment, there is a considerable amount of research into the reduction of plastic for many and various applications. For the first time, researchers have found a way to imbue ...