Trump Orders Return of Plastic Straws in Federal Agencies

The U.S. President reverses Biden-era environmental policies, citing dissatisfaction with paper alternatives.

President Donald Trump signed an executive order reinstating the use of plastic straws in federal agencies, reversing a Biden-era phaseout of single-use plastics.
Trump criticized paper straws as ineffective, claiming they break easily and do not hold up to heat, calling the situation 'ridiculous.'
The directive includes plans to develop a national strategy to end the use of paper straws and remove restrictions on plastic straw usage.
Environmental advocates warn of the long-term ecological damage caused by plastic waste, with millions of tons entering oceans annually and harming marine life.
The decision highlights a broader divide between Republicans and Democrats on environmental policy, with Trump emphasizing consumer choice over regulatory restrictions.