We are all aware of the impact plastic is having on the environment which is one reason many venues are making the move away from single-use plastic straws.

It was recently estimated by 2 scientists that there are roughly 8.3 billion straws washed up on shorelines around the world.

In addition to publicans who have taken action on the issue, Bacardi, Pernod Ricard and Diageo have all made a commitment to phase out the use of plastic straws within their own businesses gradually.

Most patrons do support the cause and understand the need for it, so venues simply stop offering straws and more and more patrons stop asking for it.

Some venues have taken it further by offering only biodegradable straws to those customers that want a straw.

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