Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Some paper and bamboo straws contain so-called "forever chemicals" that could make them a less-than-ideal alternative to plastic, ...

The global issue of plastic pollution has led to a search for sustainable alternatives to disposable plastic products. One of the most problematic items is the plastic straw, which is lightweight, non ...

Drinking straws that are made from materials like paper and bamboo are often promoted as more eco-friendly than their plastic counterparts. However, a new study has found that these supposedly ...

Once a disposable item, straws are now a sustainability symbol as eco-friendly materials, plastic bans, and ESG goals reshape the global straw market. Once viewed as a low-value, disposable commodity, ...

World Bamboo Day is celebrated every year on September 18 to raise awareness about bamboo's importance in our environment, economy, and culture. Often called "green gold," bamboo is one of the fastest ...