Dianne Laurine, 75, remembers a time when straws were made of paper. They were ineffective for drinking, because a lack of jaw control associated with cerebral palsy caused her to bite through them.

PORTLAND, Ore. (PORTLAND TRIBUNE) — Plastic, paper, metal and glass: Brook McCall has used practically every type of straw on the market. Metal straws are “awkward,” and she’s seen enough glass straws ...

As cities and companies — including Starbucks — move to oust straws in a bid to reduce pollution, people with disabilities say they're losing... Why People With Disabilities Want Bans On Plastic ...

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., ...

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 ...

University of British Columbia provides funding as a founding partner of The Conversation CA. University of British Columbia provides funding as a member of The Conversation CA-FR. Picture this. There ...