A passionate home cook since childhood, Mark Marino has covered food news for numerous national print and digital publications. He also served as the executive director of The Kitchn's shopping team, ...

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 ...

Legislation filed Thursday would set guidelines for local government rules involving the materials used for drinking straws and stirrers. The measure (SB 958), sponsored by Sen. Jennifer Bradley, R- ...

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, ...

Today, sipping a juice or milkshake through a straw feels completely ordinary. Yet this small tube has travelled a surprisingly long journey through history, science, and changing lifestyles. Ancient ...