Dentists can argue that drinking acidic beverages such as coffee via a straw is beneficial as it will slow down the wear of tooth enamel and curtail cavities. But what about gulping down alcohol ...

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 ...

Researchers have converted thin bamboo slices into a fully biodegradable drinking straw that withstands boiling water, carbonated and alcoholic drinks, while costing one-fifth of current paper or PLA ...

A bill introduced in Florida takes aim at paper drinking straws and stirrers at food businesses and restaurants. Senate Bill 958 was introduced Dec. 18 — with an identical House bill, HB 2195, ...

In an Indiana warehouse area on Lafayette's north end, little plastic chips are fed into a machine to be colored red and spun into the shape of a drinking straw. As the long, continuous straw makes ...

How many times do we promise ourselves to drink more water but at the end of the day the water bottle is still full? Hydrating is one of the simplest and most powerful habits for improving daily ...