US President says that paper utensils break, explode and don’t last long if the drink is hot
The President of the United States, (Republican Party), signed on Monday (10.FEV.2025) one that revokes the policy of using paper straws in federal facilities.
The measure reverses a government guideline (Democratic Party) that predicted gradually eliminating disposable plastics, including straws until 2035.
See video in which Trump signs the decree (1min23s):
Trump stated that the paper straws “do not work” e “explode ” during use. “It is a ridiculous situation. Let’s go back to the plastic straws”He said during the signature of Decree na.
The document states that federal agencies review their purchasing processes to allow the purchase of plastic straws.
The Trump administration cites studies that would indicate the presence of pupas substances (perfluoroalchil and polyfluoroalchil compounds) in paper straws, as well as supposed greater carbon footprint in its production.
President of, stated that “‘Back to plastic’ is a movement that we should all support”. Seaholm also published on his profile in the measurement X of Support for the measure.
In favor of plastic straws is not recent. Known for his frequent consumption of Diet Coke – so that in the Oval Hall to request the drink – Trump was already expressed against restrictions on the use of plastic straws.
In 2020, during the reelection campaign, his team traded reusable straws on the official website, with the message: “Liberal paper straws do not work”.
Reusable straws marketed during Trump’s campaign in 2020
Environmental groups contest the measure
According to data from the US Environmental Protection Agency, about 390 million straws are used daily in the country. Significant part of this number will stop in marine environments.
Global plastic production has doubled since 2000, reaching approximately 460 million tons per year.
Projections indicate that this volume can quadruple by 2050, according to United Nations Program data for the environment.
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