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Trump Reverses Biden Action to Replace Plastic Straws With Paper.

  • Published In: Bloomberg.com, 2025. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Woodhouse, Skylar; Leonard, Jenny 3 of 3

Abstract

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order reversing Joe Biden's initiative to replace plastic straws with paper within the federal government. Trump expressed skepticism about the environmental impact of plastic straws and criticized the move as overreach. Biden's goal of phasing out single-use plastics by 2027 and 2035 is believed to be undone by this action, which has drawn criticism from environmental advocates. Trump and his allies have long been critical of efforts to promote paper straws over plastic, citing consumer preferences and functionality concerns. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Bloomberg.com. 2025/02, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Law
  • Publication Date:2025
  • Accession Number:182901986
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