EO 14208
Ending Procurement and Forced Use of Paper Straws
Government Reform
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Summary
This executive order directs federal agencies to stop purchasing and providing paper straws in government buildings and to eliminate policies that discourage plastic straw use. It requires the development of a national strategy within 45 days to end paper straw use across the federal government and address related contract policies.
Key Points
- 1Federal agencies must eliminate procurement of paper straws and discontinue providing them in agency buildings
- 2Agencies must remove policies designed to disfavor plastic straws that were established under a previous sustainability executive order
- 3Within 45 days, a National Strategy to End the Use of Paper Straws must be developed, addressing executive branch policies and contract terms with states and entities that ban or penalize plastic straw use
- 4The order cites concerns about paper straws being nonfunctional, potentially containing health-risk chemicals, being more expensive, and often requiring plastic wrapping
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the executive order. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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