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 ...

Workers take measurements of boards made from straw at a production line of Wanhua Hexiang Board in Hubei province, on Dec 2. CHINA DAILY Crop straw in many rural areas across China used to be ...

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As plastic alternatives proliferate, some choose to sip instead of suck. By Alyson Krueger “It was never just about the straw,” said Christine Figgener, 35, who was calling from Texas A&M University, ...

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If you’ve outfitted an emergency supply kit or go-bag anytime in the last decade, you’ve probably at least looked at the LifeStraw. This lightweight, simple, and cheap blue straw has become so ...

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