I didn't know that I knew they aren't available there due to recycling, animals etc. We took straws with us for DD when we went we were very careful with them though.
They were still giving paper straws last September. I wasn't aware of them stopping those. Not sure how anyone would drink a soda float without one, lol
Just ask for an extra straw for little ones because they take their time with drinks and the straws do collapse after a while.