Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. As plastic straws continue to be banned and eliminated from restaurants and coffee shops, the search for a better and more ...

I feel like the planet is drowning in plastic. It’s become a crisis, and nature is paying for it. And, wow, do I feel guilty. Full disclosure: I love plastic straws. I’ve tried to detox by using paper ...

SEATTLE (CBSMiami/AP) — Stainless-steel straws sold by Starbucks in its stores and online are being recalled after three reports of children suffering "mouth lacerations" while using them. The Seattle ...

Starbucks announced that it is recalling a stainless steel beverage straw for being too rigid and posing a risk of injury. The company received four reports of children getting cuts in their mouths ...

Right now, Americans use about 500 million plastic straws a day, most of which end up in the ocean. In an effort to cut that number down, two months ago, the New York City Council introduced ...