Quote Originally Posted by Aldo1983 View Post
Paper straws are shirely much, much more environmentally friendly than plastic ones?
Paper still has a carbon footprint though, so still has an environmental impact. Deforestation is also a major issue, so with the switch to paper from plastic, there is going to be increase in paper production. Is paper more environmentally friendly? It depends who you ask. Its certainly more biodegradable and wont pollute the seas like plastics, but I think it’s a tad premature to say it is an “environmentally friendly alternative” as McDonalds are putting it.