Tag: biodegradable paper straws

McDonald’s has decided to ban plastic straws in UK restaurants as a means to cut down on waste. McDonald’s UK announced that a small chunk of its 1,300 locations in Britain will be switching over to biodegradable paper straws in May, as part of a trial run. In the meantime, plastic straws will be available behind the counter and will be offered to customers upon request. “Customers have told us that they don’t want to be given a straw and that they want to have to ask for one, so we’re acting on that. Straws are one of those things that people ... Read more