[bn-usd-mistake]

Paper straws are horrible, I don't think they should be chosen as a counterexample to skepticism about biodegradable materials.

[mschild]

Agree. Give me a metal one or design the cups so that I don't need one at all.

[yesfitz]

You can buy reusable metal straws online or from a variety of retailers today, and you can remove (or refuse) the lid to a cup, at which point it can be used without a straw.

Another option would be to buy canned beverages rather than fountain drinks.