Save the planet, one straw at a time!

jjanssen

So, I’m always looking for ways to reduce waste and save the planet.

I got this excellent folding straw in a capsule from eBay. There should be a cleaning brush too, but I can’t find it right now.

Let’s face it, plastic is bad, paper straws go soggy but also contribute to waste. A reusable silicone straw is the way to go! There are metal straws too, but they don’t fold down like this one does:

haseebhejazi

jjanssen nice post and thanks for sharing with us 😊

pmaine

jjanssen well done

tito6

jjanssen
Well done

endorphin

jjanssen that's an improvement for sure, but why not just stop using straws (reusable or otherwise) for even greater planet saving (there's quite a bit of plastic packaging with your suggestion).?!

tinawilliams0410

jjanssen
That's great thanks for sharing 👍

frenchielove

jjanssen If people must have straws, I guess it is a better option. We don't use them and have our own refillable bottles with sipping lids, and the grandchildren do too. But anything we can do helps 🤗

jjanssen

endorphin touché! But when out and about, I find a straw a more convenient way to drink while walking along for instance.

Also, a McDonald’s milkshake is very hard to drink without a straw!

harrrrrry

jjanssen a McDonald’s milkshake is very hard to drink without a straw!

Knife and fork? 😮

jjanssen

frenchielove I have a refillable water bottle, too. The mayor of London has installed tap water dispensers all over the place, so I use them frequently.

pmaine

jjanssen looks a good idea

peterhall0012

jjanssen that's a good idea

sibtahmed

Good idea. Thanks for the info.