One of the easiest ways to reduce your waste and prevent this plastic from entering the environment is to use a reusable straw. Every time you order a drink with a single-use straw, you are adding additional plastic waste into an already polluted environment.
Perhaps you have seen reusable drinking straws before and are more curious about them. Or maybe you are already an avid eco-friendly conscious reusable drinking straw aficionado, either way, you have come to the right place.
So, what are some benefits of reusable drinking straws?
1. Eco-Friendly
Single-use straws are made from a plastic that is not recyclable and is often too small to get sorted at recycling centers, they end up sitting in landfills. Each day we are only adding to our plastic pollution problem.
Reusable straw beat out single-use plastic straws hands down as the more eco-friendly option. Say goodbye to single-use plastic straws that you have been using for a lifetime. Enter the reusable drinking straw.
2. Reduce Your Plastic Waste
By reducing your waste you are doing your part as a global citizen in helping the worldwide issue of plastic pollution. From plastic toothbrushes to straws, all types of single-use plastic are filling up our landfills and polluting our oceans at an alarming rate.
3. Protect Marine Life
Unfortunately, single-use straws will end up in landfills or into our oceans. Marine life such as birds or sea turtles can easily mistake plastic straws for food. As a result, they end up swallowing the straws or other bits of plastic which have fatal end results due to the toxicity of plastic.
In larger oceans such as the Atlantic or Mediterranean, avoiding plastic for these marine animals is nearly impossible with plastic pollution growing year by year. Studies have revealed that most of the plastic that is polluted in the ocean was in somebody’s hand at some point, which means it could have been prevented.
4. Portable and Easy to Use
The reusable straws are super easy to carry around. Each straw is no more than two ounces and can easily fit in a bag or purse. Some brands even offer carrying cases or handy storage containers for their straws.
5. Reusability
This is a no-brainer. Use your reusable straws over and over again.
A high-quality reusable straw made from a durable eco-friendly material will last you months or even years in some cases. This will, of course, depend on how frequently you use them and with which liquids. To ensure the longevity of your reusable drinking straws, be sure to follow proper cleaning, care, and storage guidelines. Reuse them at home or on the go. They make great eco-friendly gifts for friends and family.
6. Better Tasting Beverages
Did you know the material of the utensils we use for food has an effect on our taste experience? Studies have shown that psychologically our perception of good-taste will be higher with a real metal spoon than a plastic spoon.
7. Safe Straws
Single-use plastic straws used to be made with a plastic called polystyrene, the same material used to produce styrofoam. Which has been known to leach toxins into food and drinks, especially at higher temperatures. Now, more producers make single-use plastic straws with polypropylene or polyethylene, which are less toxic but are produced on a large scale using high amounts of petroleum.
Chemicals such as BPA (Bisphenol-A) and phthalates have been linked to a number of health concerns including cancer and impaired immune functioning. Studies have also shown that if reused, single-use plastics can be more likely to leach chemicals into our food and drinks.
If you have little ones, a reusable drinking straw is a much more comfortable and safe choice for those learning how to drink on their own. They also make for a fun way to encourage drinking certain beverages and can raise eco-friendly awareness for your children.
8. Easy to Clean
Despite what you may be thinking, reusable straws are a breeze to clean. The majority of brands offer cleaning brushes or kits that come included with your reusable straws, so getting any residue that’s on the inside of your straw will be easy. Just make sure your cleaning brushes fit the length and diameter of your reusable straws.
A simple rinse with warm water and soap and a quick scrub with the brush on the inside of the straw will suffice. Most reusable straw materials are dishwasher safe, so you can also throw them in afterward for an extra sanitization. You see, cleaning doesn’t always have to be painful!
9. Eye-Catching
Reusable straws come in many eye-catching colorways and styles. They are produced using different eco-friendly materials, including stainless steel, glass, copper, silicone, and bamboo each having their own pros and cons. They also are available in several different diameters and lengths depending on your drink of choice. For smoothie or milkshake drinkers, a wider diameter is recommended. For coffee or juice drinkers, thinner diameters will do just fine. I encourage you to try several different materials and sizes to see which best suits your needs.
As a consumer, I encourage you to take an even bigger step forward. Make the simple switch. The simple switch from single-use plastic straws to reusable straws is not only a fun and exciting way for you and your family to do your part in helping protect the environment but also a gateway into other alternatives for eco-friendly living.
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