February 23, 2018 marks National Skip the Straw Day, a day to remember the impact of single-use plastics and efforts to stem the tide of litter and waste. Of the eight million tons of plastic ...

In the weeks the straws were submerged in the tanks, the CDA, PHA, and paper straws degraded by up to 50%, projecting environmental lifetimes of 10-20 months in the coastal ocean. The PLA and PP ...

The report suggests that the biggest man-made contaminant of the world's oceans is not plastic straws, or even plastic bags, but cigarette butts. Cigarette butts are not only ubiquitous ...

Join the discussion as we dive into the complexities of ocean conservation and the role of plastic straws. 🌊💔 While banning them is a step, it's just the tip of the iceberg! Let's explore deeper ...

Plastic straws are a common piece of trash that end up on Cape Cod beaches. But how long does it take for one that ends up in the ocean to break down? Local researchers at Woods Hole Oceanographic ...

The video begins with a close up of the turtle’s head, its dark green, pebbled skin out of place against the stark-white boat deck. Robinson’s hands approach, moving the pliers toward the ...

The advocacy group Turtle Island Restoration Network has long campaigned against plastic straws, and said: "To prevent another sea turtle from becoming a victim to plastic, we must make personal ...

in a social media post over the weekend. While plastic straws have been blamed for polluting oceans and harming marine life, Trump said Monday that he thinks "it's OK” to continue using them.

Environmental activists say plastic straws have adverse consequences on the environment, especially marine life. The “Save the Turtles” movement grew from a desire to protect sea turtles from ...

A decade ago, a video of a sea turtle with a plastic straw stuck in its nostril went viral, spurring a wave of activism aimed at curtailing plastic pollution. The disposable plastic straw became ...

scientists have been working to quantify the environmental lifetimes of a wide range of plastic goods to answer the unresolved question, how long do straws last in the ocean? “We lack a firm ...

scientists have been working to quantify the environmental lifetimes of a wide range of plastic goods to answer the unresolved question, how long do straws last in the ocean? In a new paper ...