McDonald's new paper straws - described as "eco-friendly" by the US fast food giant - cannot be recycled. Last year, it axed plastic straws, even though they were recyclable, in all its UK ...

A simple science project had me swiping plastic straws like a pro. It took everything I had to break the habit.

Here's Newsbeat's guide to the places promising that this is the last straw. The super-sized fast food chain wants to reduce single-use plastics in the UK. It's currently aiming to bring in paper ...

with many companies and people choosing to ditch plastic straws in favour of paper ones. But are paper straws really the eco-friendly alternative they claim to be? Chung Shan-shan, the director of ...

An official from a paper straw manufacturer throws paper straws in front of the Ministry of Environment's office in Sejong, Nov. 13, 2023, protesting the government's decision to cancel the ...

(Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press) Rustad rolled out a promise Thursday to get rid of paper straws and bring back plastic bags to stores. "By bringing back plastic straws, cutlery, and removing the ...

The party this week posted a new slogan, saying “paper straws suck” with a promise to bring back single-use plastic items like straws and grocery bags if elected. Conservative leader John ...

Use paper straws, cycle to work and eat locally sourced food: Everyday consumers are increasingly being reminded of ways to reduce their so-called carbon footprint. And yet the environmental ...

Sticky tape Felt tip pens or colouring pencils Paper straw From the leftover paper from which you cut out your rocket, cut out a small rectangle and roll it around your straw. Tape it together ...

Clay soil may feel like a curse at first, but if you treat it right ... Compost, animal manures, peat, lawn clippings, straw, wood chips, cardboard, leaf litter, and sawdust are all examples of carbon ...

From seaweed to sugarcane, companies race to find the next great plastic replacement Small businesses are scrambling to meet the demand from consumers who want an alternative to plastic straws.

British Columbia’s main party leaders wanted to talk taxes Friday during the provincial election campaign, but couldn’t divert the conversation away from plastic straws and communism.