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    Disable non-degradable disposable plastic straws, Starbucks, McDonald's, Hi tea are all drying!

    May 14,2020
    Disable non-degradable disposable plastic straws, Starbucks, McDonald's, Hi tea are all drying!
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    Disposable straws are a very inconspicuous thing. People usually use it when drinking soy milk, milk, beverages, milk tea, but it is one of the most common garbage in plastic garbage. In order to understand the use of disposable straws in various restaurants, the reporters visited Starbucks, Xicha, KFC, Pizza Hut and other restaurants and found that some restaurants have launched paper straws.

    When picking up food in the Starbucks store, all the staff provided were paper straws, and plastic straws were no longer visible. According to the relevant person in charge of Starbucks, Starbucks has been piloting paper straws since April 2019. It started in Shenzhen and Shanghai with direct drinking cup lids and paper straws instead of plastic straws. Until December 31 last year, it has been promoted To all stores in the mainland of the country.

    And when you order from Xicha, you can choose an environmentally friendly paper straw from the front desk or in the Xiaocha go applet. The plastic straw is still kept in the store, and customers can use it as needed. According to the staff, this paper straw is naturally degradable and can be used as fertilizer. However, the reporter observed in the store that there are still many people who will choose regular straws. They said that paper straws will affect the taste and are easily deformed.

    However, in restaurants such as KFC and Pizza Hut, disposable disposable straws are still placed at the front desk.