Seattle Becomes Latest City To Ban Plastic Straws, Utensils

(CNN) — If you use a plastic straw or plastic utensils in Seattle now, get ready to pay.
A ban went into effect Sunday outlawing those particular straws and utensils at “all food service businesses, including restaurants, grocery stores, delis, coffee shops, food trucks, and institutional cafeterias.”
Violators will be subject to a $250 fine.
Businesses can opt for straws and utensils made from more environmentally friendly materials such as paper, steel and bamboo. Still, the