McDonald's Restaurants took the first step as a franchise towards safeguarding the island's environment and started a new campaign dubbed "skip the straw" when ordering. Clients are encouraged not to take a straw from staff with their preferred drink when ordering. Management said while McDonald's International is working on ways to stop the straws competently, St. Maarten/St. Martin wants clients to skip the straw and drink from the paper cups. Customers are encouraged to assist McDonald's with safeguarding the environment and only request the straw if needed.
