Ending Procurement and Forced Use of Paper Straws

What it means

This order prohibits federal agencies from buying paper straws and requires them to remove policies that discourage plastic straw use. Within 45 days, a National Strategy to End the Use of Paper Straws will be developed to promote this policy nationwide.

Expected impact

• Federal facilities will no longer offer paper straws, returning to plastic straws in government buildings
• Potential boost for plastic straw manufacturers and suppliers to government facilities
• Possible friction with state and local governments that have banned plastic straws
• Environmental groups may criticize the order as a setback for reducing plastic waste
• Businesses may reconsider their own straw policies, potentially following the federal government's lead