Executive Order Ending Paper Straws

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
President Trump signed an executive order ending the procurement and forced use of paper straws, citing them as more expensive and harmful, pushing for a return to plastic straws.

Key Points

  • President Trump's executive order ends the use of paper straws in federal buildings
  • The order aims to develop a National Strategy to phase out paper straws nationwide
  • Criticism against the campaign for paper straws by President Trump

Pros

  • Reducing costs by eliminating the procurement and use of paper straws
  • Addressing concerns about the harmful chemicals in paper straws

Cons

  • Potential environmental impact of increased plastic straw usage