Trump to Reverse Biden’s Federal Push for Paper Straws

President Trump announced plans to sign an executive order reinstating plastic straws in federal use, calling paper alternatives ineffective.

Donald Trump stated he will sign an executive order next week reversing a Biden-era initiative to phase out single-use plastics, including straws, across federal departments by 2035.
The Biden administration aimed to reduce plastic waste due to its environmental impact, citing pollution in oceans and harm to public health as key concerns.
Trump criticized paper straws as impractical, referencing studies that found paper straws often contain harmful 'forever chemicals' like PFAS.
Environmental advocates argue that single-use plastics contribute significantly to pollution, while Trump’s move is seen as favoring the plastics and fossil fuel industries.
Several states, including California and New York, maintain restrictions on plastic straws, meaning the executive order may have limited impact in those areas.