McDonald’s has stopped handing out plastic to paper straws as they try to do their bit for the environment.
But it has not gone down well with everyone.
While the move is celebrated by those who want to protect the planet, others are unhappy with the move as they complain the straws "dissolve" with certain drinks like milkshakes.
So much so, there is not only a petition to bring them back but people are now using plastic coffee lids to avoid paper straws at all costs.
Customers realised plastic coffee lids are the same size as the other lids and fit snugly onto all cups sold by McDonald's, the Mirror explain.
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Some people claimed that the lids are apparently being handed out to anyone who asks for them.
The lids are designed for hot drinks but for those desperate to avoid paper straws they can be used on cold drinks too - although the thickness of the milkshakes might make them a struggle.
The paper straws are designed to last half an hour.
A spokesman said: "They were introduced following customer feedback, and we are pleased to be doing the right thing in removing plastic from our restaurants and taking significant steps to reduce our environmental impact."
The fast-food chain said it began a phased rollout of paper straws in all 1,361 McDonald’s restaurants in the UK and Ireland in 2018, with completion set for 2019 as well as plans to test alternatives to plastic straws in multiple markets throughout the globe later this year.
"McDonald’s is committed to using our scale for good and working to find sustainable solutions for plastic straws globally," said Francesca DeBiase Executive Vice President, Global Supply Chain and Sustainability.
"In addition to the exciting news from the UK today, we are testing straw alternatives in other countries to provide the best experience for our customers. We hope this work will support industry wide change and bring sustainable solutions to scale."
