JOURNAL ARTICLE

The Plastic vs. Paper Straw Debate, Explained.

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

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: DE GUZMAN, CHAD 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on President Donald Trump's February 2024 Executive Order ending the use of paper straws in U.S. federal agencies and reversing prior policies favoring their adoption over plastic straws. It outlines the history and environmental controversy surrounding plastic and paper straws, noting plastic straws’ significant ecological harm to marine life and the rise of paper straws as an alternative amid growing bans on single-use plastics. The article also highlights criticisms of paper straws regarding their durability, environmental impact, and chemical content, as well as the polarized responses from the plastics industry, which supports the order, and environmental groups, which oppose it.

Additional Information

  • Source:Time.com. 2025/02, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Law
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:2476-2679
  • Accession Number:182989706
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