Look, businesses are responding. They're introducing paper straws, right? I think we should also put pressure on corporations to come up with better solutions while we do our part. It's a two-way street.

It's not just about the straws. It's about the mindset. Change the small things, and you start thinking about the bigger things too. It's a gateway to bigger environmental actions. Once you've got the straw mindset, you start refusing the bag, the plastic lid, the freebies you don't need.

I hear ya but how much of a dent does not using a straw actually make? Like if every person stopped using them tomorrow, would it make a diff? Feels like just a drop in the ocean, pun intended.

As a mom, I've convinced all my kids to use reusable straws. They have their own favorite colors and styles. It's a small step, but imagine if every kid in school made the switch? Huge potential!

Couldn't agree more OP. I volunteer at the beach clean-ups and it's depressing. EVERYONE should see what plastic does to marine life. It changes you, seriously. Refusing single-use plastic is the LEAST we can do.

Everyone's so hung up on straws when the real problem is the industrial waste dumping. That's the big fish, not my straw in a soda. But sure, we can all feel good about our bamboo straws while the earth burns.

yeah i get the whole save the turtles vibe, bought a bamboo straw but always forget to use it lol might start attaching it to my keyring or something

Preach!!! It's not just straws, but they're a good start. Why is it so hard to carry a metal or glass straw around? Some cafes give discounts if you bring your own cup 'n straw. There's no excuse not to switch!