McDonald's introduced thinner, clear plastic straws across the U.S. Here's why they aren't popular, and how they can make your drinks taste different.

Word on the street is that McDonald’s new straws don’t hit like they used to. This is troubling news considering how good the ...

Whether you’re enjoying a cool glass of water or a cocktail garnished with every delicious fruit, you may enjoy it more ...

Made of stainless steel, aluminum, or even titanium, metal straws have become a popular alternative. They draw some criticism—for having a metallic taste, conducting heat from a hot drink ...

Some might argue that National Drinking Straw Day is among the worst offenders. Why celebrate a product many see as the poster child for single use plastic pollution? But the humble drinking straw has ...

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Swap sodas and juices with water. It keeps you hydrated, reduces sugar intake and makes you feel fresher and healthier. This ...

In 2023, researchers from the University of Antwerp, Belgium, published a study in the journal Food Additives & Contaminants reviewing 39 different brands of straws made from five materials ...

TRENTON, NJ - A recent investigation into the environmental and health impacts of drinking straws has turned the conversation ...

INA, Nagano Prefecture--Too much plastic in the ocean was the last straw for the city agriculture promotion center here. So, the center is working to spread the use of plastic-free drinking ...