If you buy something from a link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. These straws are functional — stick them in a cup of liquid and they’ll convey it just fine — but their ...

Glass drinking straws have become all the rage as health-conscious consumers seek to reduce their exposure to potentially cancer-causing plastic compounds in their food. From smoothie-slurping ...

In order to keep disposable plastic straws from ending up in the ocean and harming sea animals, companies like Disney, Starbucks and Whole Foods have all vowed not to carry the item, most of which can ...

Drinking straws are single use plastic products which will be subjected to a Europe-wide sales ban from 2021 onwards. This is stated in EU Directive 2019/904 from 5 June 2019. Consequently, ...

If you've ever had a cork break up while you're trying to open a bottle of wine, you know it sucks. Instead of straining it or pouring cork into your guests' glasses, grab a simple drinking straw. Put ...