Why Straws Are Being Phased Out

Kate Streit, St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Living
Fri, 03/23/2018 - 12:52pm

When you order a soft drink or a cocktail at a restaurant, you’re probably accustomed to it arriving with a straw. In many places around the country, however, that’s changing. Cities across the United States—including Malibu, Davis and San Luis…

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