We’re always trying to eat a little greener—choose organic, eat local, recycle, compost and cut back on food waste when we can. But what if we told you could drink greener with one easy swap. That’s right, it’s time to say bye-bye to your straws. With efforts like the #stopsuckingcampaign and Give a Sip, environmentally conscious eaters are making it clear that they want plastic straws out. The latest to consider joining the throng: New York City and McDonald’s. Does this mean you can never enjoy an iced coffee again? Of course not. Read on to find out why giving up straws can be so impactful—and what to do instead.
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