Bye plastic straws: Single-use plastic foodware restriction goes into effect in San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- Say goodbye to plastic straws - a new law restricting plastic foodware in San Francisco takes effect on Monday.

Restaurants are expected to provide customers with paper or other natural fiber straws.

Only people with a disability or medical need can request a plastic straw.

Plastic stirrers and toothpicks are also banned.

Other single-use food accessories -- like napkins, condiment packages and chopsticks -- are available upon request.

Learn more about the new law here.

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