Former President Trump reversed a ban on plastic straws in federal agencies, citing their limited impact on marine life.

Former President Donald Trump signed an executive order reversing a policy by his predecessor, Joe Biden, to phase out single-use plastics like straws in federal agencies. Trump argued that plastic straws have a limited impact on marine life and that paper straws are ineffective, often breaking. Environmentalists oppose the move, citing the harmful effects of plastic waste on marine ecosystems and human health. The order does not affect state laws banning plastic straws in some areas.

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