U-Konserve is also offering a free straw - cleaning brush with the purchase
of any reusable straws right now.
This is the Rolls Royce
of reusable straw sets.
Not exact matches
When the use
of straws is important to the enjoyment
of our brands we will only use
reusable, compostable or biodegradable alternatives.»
Plus, I will get some
reusable straws - probably the stainless steel ones instead
of plastic
straws.
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straws!
The
reusable fabric gift bags are made primarily
of old clothing and fabric scraps that are then decorated with tissue paper,
straw and home - dried fruits and vegetables.
Reduce waste with our 4 - pack
of mini
reusable stainless steel
straws, ideal for cold drinks, birthday parties and dinner cocktails.
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If you need a
straw, purchase a
reusable one made
of glass or stainless steel.
The
reusable options come in all different shapes, widths, and styles, and many
of the to - go utensil sets mentioned above include a
straw as well.
Years ago,
reusable glass
straws were one
of the first things I ever purchased on my eco-journey.
This week, I challenge you to nix single - use plastic
straws in favor
of reusable ones and get your friends to do the same.
Sure the more extreme options like living a vegan or zero - waste lifestyle make a bigger impact but that does nt dismiss the importance
of smaller ones like drinking from a
reusable waterbottle and refusing to use plastic
straws.
Swap plastic
straws for
reusable ones made
of bamboo.
U-Konserve, seller
of reusable food storage containers, has a fabulous Pinterest page called «Switch the
Straw» with many helpful links to anti-plastic straw campaigns, infographics, and alternative prod
Straw» with many helpful links to anti-plastic
straw campaigns, infographics, and alternative prod
straw campaigns, infographics, and alternative products.
It will do this by implementing a range
of measures, including replacing 2.4 million plastic drinking
straws with paper; launching
reusable coffee cups; and phasing out single - use carrier bags.
She also urges restaurants to offer alternatives to plastic
straws, such as paper
straws, or even
reusable straws made
of metal or bamboo.
Meanwhile Starbucks» «sustainable cup» plan says nothing about promoting
reusable cups or reducing its masses
of single - use plastic
straws, plastic lids, cutlery, and other plastic packaging.»
And if you're not ready to give up on
straws entirely, there are tons
of options for
reusable straws out there.
The move was part
of Shedd Aquarium's» Shedd The
Straw» campaign to reduce the 500 million straws Americans use every day by encouraging people to skip the straw or switch to reusable or biodegradable alternat
Straw» campaign to reduce the 500 million
straws Americans use every day by encouraging people to skip the
straw or switch to reusable or biodegradable alternat
straw or switch to
reusable or biodegradable alternatives.
Here's where I see a glaring gap and potential for a huge increase
of hard good sales, which could result in decreased waste generation and costs worldwide: Instead
of business as usual with continued global expansion that simultaneously increases profits and global waste, Starbucks has an opportunity to show social and environmental responsibility, increase profits, save money, and generate less waste by promoting branded
reusable cups,
straws, and cutlery.
Adopt a single - use plastic free lifestyle by investing in
reusable cups and cutlery, purchasing loose produce instead
of packaged produce, and saying no to plastic
straws, bags, bottles, and takeaway containers
The theme
of Earth Day this year is «Ending Plastic Pollution» and this resonates strongly for the many Surfrider volunteers and community leaders spearheading campaigns to ban single - use plastic bags, polystyrene foam,
straws, and common - sense policies that encourage the use
of reusable and sustainable materials.