A: We are asking businesses to provide straws only upon request and to purchase only biodegradable straws (paper, plant-based, metal, glass, etc). This is because straws are littering our beaches and harming our sea life. Additionally, right now is the best time to go plastic-free because momentum is growing. Your participation will be visible for visitors to our region as well. Participating businesses who move to paper straws and to a “straw