Brewers Decide to Ditch Plastic Straws at Miller Park

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Paper or plastic? Regarding straws, the Milwaukee Brewers have chosen paper. In recognition of Earth Day, the team announced Monday afternoon that plastic straws would no longer be used at Miller Park.

Instead, fans will receive paper straws, and only if they request a straw at all. "Plastic straws are one of many items that contribute to the 8 million metric tons of plastic waste impacting our oceans each year," the Brewers stated via Twitter, as reported by WTMJ in Milwaukee.

It's a movement that's been about a year in the making, and picking up momentum.

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