Burger giants back away from plastic straws
Burger King and Canadian burger outfit A&W Canada both announce straw ban to mark World Oceans Day
Plastic straws are becoming an increasingly toxic feature of restaurant counters on both sides of the Atlantic, with two leading burger chains in Canada and the UK announcing plans to eliminate plastic...
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