Sentences with phrase «plastic straws»

If no one knows that you plan to stop using plastic straws, no one will know when you start slipping up and help you remember your commitment.

If you are a restaurant who has gotten rid of plastic straws in your establishment, we want to add you to the map!

I could certainly do with less plastic straws in my life.

Hotel teams have been requested to begin removing plastic straws from circulation with immediate effect.

I know many beach communities have banned plastic straws.

One plan I have for of my second resolution is to give up on plastic straws.

Starting in 2019, food and beverage stores will be restricted from providing plastic straws for in - store use.

We started the conversation over the summer about plastic straw alternatives and sourcing.

This one is not just for the kitchen — say no to plastic straws at home or elsewhere.

I would love to win a glass straw, it would look so lovely with my green smoothies and is such a better alternative to disposable plastic straws!

The chain used to serve plastic straws in 25 % of its drinks, the equivalent of 13,000 a day across all its its venues, or 4.7 million a year.

The group cites evidence that millions of plastic straws end up in water supplies or in the ocean after being discarded.

I didn't know they made glass straws... I hate plastic straws.

But did you ever look at the pile of juice boxes and plastic straws left over after lunch?

There is really no need to buy or use plastic straws anymore.

It will also propose excluding plastic straws for medical reasons.

The group's initiative follows a number of drinks firms who have already moved to tackle plastic straw use.

This versatile and durable rug with a leafy motif is crafted using premium quality recycled plastic straws that are tightly woven to provide strength, softness and beauty.

It would be so awesome to not have to buy plastic straws anymore!

It's not only plastic take - away cups and containers, but plastic straws need to be banned.

I no longer throw away 4 + plastic straws every single time we have smoothies for breakfast!

Continuing with the red, black, and yellow color scheme, I bought red and yellow cups and used black plastic straws.

Recently several moms have contacted us for recommendations of not plastic straw style kids cups.

Things I placed inside a bottle are very basic — some neon plastic straws I had on hand, left over from some past party, and cotton balls.

By accepting, you're committing to saying no to single - use plastic straws when drinking on the go.

Swap plastic straws for reusable ones made of bamboo.

This is a fine alternative to wasteful plastic straws and bottles.

Can restaurants and businesses save money by serving fewer plastic straws or switching to a reusable straw?

Simply ask for no straws wherever plastic straws are served.

The price difference between paper and plastic straws varies greatly depending on quantity.

In only the past twenty years, people have come to expect plastic straws in every drink, in an example of extreme waste being generated for minimal convenience.

The movement nationwide to stop plastic straws from polluting seas took off after a video of a sea turtle with a straw stuck in its nose went viral online in 2015.

What is your first step in reaching out to businesses about plastic straws?

The movement against the use of plastic straws has recently been gathering momentum — particularly within the drinks industry.

Many MPs are urging bars, restaurant and pubs in their constituencies to stop using plastic straws.

It will also propose excluding plastic straws for medical reasons.

The Last Plastic Straw urges restaurants and bars to change their policy to «straws available upon request,» in order to get people thinking about the issue and drastically cutting down on the number handed out each day.

The whiskers consisted of superelastic nickel titanium wires covered with plastic straws to increase exposure to the flow of air.

In September 2017, British pub chain JD Wetherspoon promised to ditch plastic straws across its 900 - plus pubs in the UK and Republic of Ireland by the end of 2018.

By removing plastic straws from our hotels in the UK we are making a small but significant step in playing our part in reducing the volume of plastic that damages our environment and wildlife.

Earlier this year, UK pub chain All Bar One took the lead on eliminating plastic straws from pubs and bars in the UK, pledging to phase out their use at its bars as part of its #strawssuck campaign.

In the UK, pub chain Wetherspoons has stopped serving plastic straws across 900 outlets, switching to a biodegradable alternative.

Single - use items, such as plastic straws, create untold harm to the environment and human health.

This year, Shedd has its sights set on creating new, expansive partnerships with Chicago communities and businesses, including a continued focus on reducing consumers» use of plastic straws through the aquarium's #SheddTheStraw campaign,

Additionally, Shark Stewards will be holding its monthly beach survey, cigarette butt count, and clean up at Aquatic Park, San Francisco at at 08:30 a.m. on Sunday, with a focus on encouraging local businesses to reduce plastic straw waste.

Many plastic straws on beaches are likely to come from street drains, often via rivers and sewers.

She meant that giving up plastic straws makes it easier for people to give up other types of plastic and to ultimately think about the impact plastic has on the environment, especially the oceans.