Is paper straws helpful for our environment?

Question: Is paper straws helpful for our environment?
- Keywords:
  environment,
  straw
Asked by Jessica109 to Souvik, Sabine, Maria, John, Faye on 19 Nov 2019.
- Maria McNamara answered on 19 Nov 2019:
  
  Yes because they are made of renewable materials. Plus they can be composted, so they cut down on waste.

Question: Is paper straws helpful for our environment?