21 Jul 2025
🌍Proposed Rule on Ending Procurement of Paper Straws
Federal Acquisition Regulation: Ending Procurement and Forced Use of Paper Straws
Summary
OFPP, DoD, GSA, and NASA, collectively referred to as the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council (FAR Council), are proposing to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to ensure agencies procure straws with the strength and durability of plastic in accordance with the National Strategy to End the Use of Paper Straws.
Agencies
- Defense Department
- General Services Administration
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Federal Procurement Policy Office
- Management and Budget Office
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The proposed amendments to the Federal Acquisition Regulation regarding the procurement of straws directly impact businesses supplying straws to government entities, creating compliance requirements and market dynamics shifts from paper to plastic straws.