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you can have a really nice compostable hot cup. We’re kind of thoughtful about paper and bioplastics. Both have a role to play, whether it’s in straws or other applications.” Beyond the executive ...

Paper straws, like paper cups, are often coated with plastics such as polyethylene or acrylic resin. This makes them difficult to recycle but also raises the risk of pollution. Some paper straws ...

The paper straw, Guy Spinelli was sure ... can punch through plastic lids and make it to the bottom of an ice-filled cup without disintegrating. Spinelli noted, Fox News host Jesse Watters ...

As part of its efforts to be more eco-friendly, roughly five years ago Starbucks Japan switched from plastic straws to paper ones. However, consumers haven’t been happy with paper straws in general, ...

But are paper straws really the eco-friendly alternative ... Why can’t we just drink from our cups?” Chung even suggested using chopsticks or spoons to eat the tapioca balls in bubble tea.

but strong enough that it can punch through plastic lids and make it to the bottom of an ice-filled cup without disintegrating. “It is the best paper straw in the world,” Spinelli says.