Similarly, the head of the Plastics Industry Association, who called Trump’s executive order an example of leadership, in 2022 told Congress that they’re OK with some EPR and bottle bills. Companies are making the business case for these laws.

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday ending the "procurement and forced use of paper straws," fulfilling a promise the president made last week.

It is therefore the policy of the United States to end the use of paper straws,” the action says. Here’s what it means for NC.