What happens when paper or plastic products are thrown away?

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What happens when paper or plastic products are thrown away?

Earlier this month, President Donald Trump signed an executive order that banned the use of paper straws.Whether you use paper or plastic products — what happens to them when you throw them away? Andre Felton is a UTSA doctoral student who studies microplastics. Felton said paper straws can naturally break down over time, but the same cannot be said for plastic products.“That’s what biodegradable means that we can break down items, food items or…