Straw buying involves purchasing items for others who cannot. Explore its mechanics, legal status, and illustrative examples.

Organic Waste Systems (OWS), based in Belgium, conducted a home compostable study, concluding that the phade straw completely deteriorates in nine weeks. It's pictured here at the start of the study ...

This story was co-published with Grist, a nonprofit media organization covering climate, justice, and solutions. It was the face that launched a thousand plastic straw bans. The video begins with a ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Anna Perling We’re planning to do a new round of testing of reusable straws, ...

Brenna Houck is a dining editorial manager for the Eater network overseeing the Cascadia and Midwest regions. She previously edited Eater Detroit and reported for Eater. You can follow her at ...

After straw ban, California builds a non-plastic future At Open Sesame in Long Beach, patrons can buy reusable metal straws for their drinks. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times) LA Times Today airs ...

Some Ohioans are legally prohibited from possessing a gun, but that doesn't always stop them from getting ahold of one. Under Ohio law, a person is prohibited from possessing a firearm when he or she ...

'Straw' follows Taraji P. Henson's character as she struggles through the worst day of her life Tyler Perry's latest project, Straw, premiered on Netflix on June 6 The film stars Taraji P. Henson, ...

Want to be emailed when products you’ve saved are over 20% off? Success! You'll get an email when something you've saved goes on sale. When I turned 21, a friend of my grandmother’s took me out for an ...

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