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 ...

As cities across the U.S. move to ban plastic straws, companies that make environmentally friendly alternatives suddenly have a big opportunity in front of them. Starting July 1, Seattle will prevent ...

There’s something about drinking from a proper glass that will just always feel a bit better than gulping from plastic. But, of course, the material has its limits. Yes, it may be easy to keep ...

If, like me, you’ve been trying to be more environmentally conscious, you know that cutting back on single-use plastics (or not using them at all) is a good place to start. Maybe that means bringing ...

Have you ever noticed that once you see one home decor item on TikTok, you suddenly see it everywhere? That's exactly how I feel about this chic and expensive-looking set of iced coffee glasses and ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. After July 3, 2021, the ability to provide drinks products with ...

The days where plastic straws and their wrappers litter the countertops of restaurants, coffee shops and fast food joints are nearing the end. With several governments, like Australia and the U.K., ...

The war on plastic straws is growing as more companies such as McDonald's and cites such as New York are facing pressure to find sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives that won't pollute our oceans ...

I've always loved a good straw, and for most of my life, that has meant loving plastic straws. Cheap, easy and always available, they never let me down. But straws have become a flash point in the ...