Over the past couple of years, you may have noticed that more nationwide chains have made the switch to paper straws.
On one hand, it's not difficult to see the importance of not contributing to the literal islands of plastic floating throughout the world's oceans and putting the lives of sea turtles at risk.
On the other hand, it's hard not to admit that some of these straws are designed better than others and drinking from them without warping them takes a little practice.
Regardless, some restaurant chains have committed to adopting them and McDonald's is taking the pivot away from plastic a step further.