I don’t use straws but if I did I would go for one of these.
Do note I have not used these myself so I cannot say how well they perform or what the onward packaging is like. You will have to check with the suppliers. Any one who has tried them, can review them or can recommend some other great product please do leave a comment. Together we can make changes.
Bamboo
Super fun for a cocktail party - haven’t tried them myself yet but will do….. You can get them from boobalu an ecofriendly online store
or these from Amazon
- 12 pack of bamboo straws.
- The ecological choice for your health and the planet.
- Washable. Reusable.
- Made from 100% Real Whole Bamboo Stalks
- Each straw is 10 inches in length
- You can find a range of reusable straws on Amazon
Steel Straws
Urban techno chic! I love the look of them, stainless steel straws for the classiest of drinkers.
USA -Can be bought with a whole load of other good stuff from Reusable Bags (USA based).
Or you can make your own
UK - You can find a range of reusable straws on Amazon
Glass Straws
The glass straw man?? Yes he makes reusable glass straws. Glass straws may sound like a bonkers idea, but read this and then decide
I haven’t used them myself but if you fancy giving them a go they are currently available in the UK from EBAY and from this UK based online shop A Fine Choice
Disposables
If you must have disposable straws buy these compostable ones.
Campaigns
Join the straw wars here.
Buy
Being committed to local shopping, I prefer to buy that way whenever possible. I would encourage you to do the same. One of the joys of living plastic free is mooching round the local shops seeing what you can source. Coffee Evolution were doing take away ceramic cups for instance.
If you can’t buy local, please do check the links above. They look direct to the suppliers. Do consider buying from them and support their online businesses.
If you can’t do that then I have put together and Amazon catalogue. Yes I know…
If you buy a product via this link we do get an affiliation fee for this. That’s not why we do it.
You can also check this one: http://greenrevolucia.com/product/stainless-steel-straw/?lang=en ,comes with a special cleaning brush, there are also packs of 4 available: http://greenrevolucia.com/product/a-pack-of-4-stainless-steel-straws/?lang=en
What can we do?
I can only see half your comment - is it my end or yours?
I’m using stainless steel straws which I carry around, but just can’t find some which come in a little (preferably silicone) cover so they stay clean in the inside of my bag (which of course easily gets filthy. I’m trying to get a local commitment movement going. Can you help with this?
You have to be sure that the glass is lead free. Our glass straws are made of non toxic borosilicate glass. If you aren’t sure, ask the manufacturer!
Well you can take the point up with glass straw man if you like but before you do you might want to read up on the reports on lead crystal glass ware leaching lead - that’s lead crystal ware - the name might give you a clue as to what kind of glass leaches lead ..
Health Warning - Lead Crystal Ware
Recent studies have found that lead can leach into food from lead crystal hollowware. The International Crystal Federation has provided FDA a report of its research on lead leaching into food and alcoholic beverages, and the industry has started a program in which manufacturers share technological developments to reduce lead leaching. Also FDA has initiated studies of its own on lead leaching from crystalware.
Until FDA reviews all the data and determines what further actions, if any, need to be taken, the agency advises consumers not to store alcoholic beverages in lead crystal decanters, and pregnant women not to routinely drink from lead crystal glasses. Infants should not be fed with lead crystal baby bottles.
Because lead is ubiquitous, FDA recognizes that no effort will totally eliminate lead from the food supply, however desirable that may be. But FDA and many other federal, state and local governments are working together through all available means to reduce exposure to lead. The initial focus is on the sources likely to result in the greatest exposure.
“Glass does not leach toxins”, you say? WRONG. It leaches lead.
Yes I thought I might take one travelling with me but they are hard to get hold of in England. Eco mn wants to know if they are easily cleaned?
The straws are amazing! Great idea for christmas gifts and great for the environment. Do they clean easy?
I always have one in my purse and several at home. On of my favorite green products for sure!