Regarding the medical necessity, I definitely agree there should be exceptions for medical needs, but most likely the biodegradable “plastic” could be used for straws. I know there is some controversy regarding biodegradable plastic, but I don’t know the details of it. Maybe it wouldn’t work for straws.
I’ve always been in favor of a campaign to reduce straw usage. I don’t always use a straw when I eat out. I don’t get the obsession with it? Except, I guess waiters put their dirty hands on your glass? People who never use straws at home use them in restaurants. Why?
Personally, I’m fine using the paper straw, but I don’t keep a huge drink all day long like some people.
There is so much plastic we could stop using. Remember back in the day when a lot of items were in glass? Like Coca Cola. Remember when frozen food came in tin foil trays?