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President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday pushing for the return of plastic drinking straws in the U.S., reversing efforts to reduce single-use plastics.
"We're going back to plastic straws," Trump declared at the White House as he signed the order, aiming to encourage both government agencies and consumers to favor plastic over paper alternatives.
This move directly opposes environmental policies introduced by his Democratic predecessor, Joe Biden, who had pushed for regulations to curb plastic waste. The Biden administration supported reducing single-use plastics to combat pollution and ocean contamination. However, Trump has frequently criticized paper straws, calling them ineffective and inconvenient.
The order aligns with Trump's stance on deregulation, rolling back restrictions that businesses and conservative groups have argued limit consumer choice. Plastic straw bans have been a contentious topic, with environmental advocates highlighting the impact of plastic waste on marine life, while critics argue that such bans are unnecessary government overreach.
Trump's executive action reignites the debate over environmental regulations and consumer freedom, setting the stage for continued discussions on sustainability policies in the U.S.
