Addressing one of America’s biggest concerns, paper straws have been banned across America. Supporters across the States can now slurp on their super-sized soft drinks safe in the knowledge that their straw won’t go soggy.
This executive order turns back the clock on a Biden initiative to turn the tide on straws and other single-use items like disposable cutlery.
Straws have long been a favourite target of Trump. During his 2020 campaign he actually sold nearly half a million dollars worth of plastic straws proudly embossed with his name.
Between 170 million and 390 million straws are estimated to be used across the States every DAY! That adds up to over 10 billion a year, of which at least 1-2 billion can be expected to turn up in our oceans. It can’t be long before one of Trump’s straws ends up featured in a video like this. If you think this is a good move by Trump I challenge you to watch the entire video!
Banning straws completely is not practical, as some people need them to drink independently. However, many straws that are provided with drinks aren’t even used. People do complain that paper straws are often not up to the task and can go soggy during consumption. But often the solution is easy – simply ask for no straw with your next order, lift the container and drink!
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