Proposed Rule
21 Jul 2025
federal acquisition regulation, government contracts, government procurement, procurement, business compliance, environmental policy, plastic straws
🌍Proposed Rule on Ending Procurement of Paper Straws
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.
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Presidential Document
14 Feb 2025
regulation, procurement, executive order, federal government, plastic straws
🥤Executive Order 14208
Executive Order 14208 initiates the cessation of paper straw use within federal agencies, citing health concerns and economic inefficiencies associated with paper straws compared to plastic alternatives. It revokes earlier directives promoting paper straws and outlines a strategy to eliminate policies favoring them, signaling a regulatory shift impacting procurement practices nationwide.
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