I pledge: to never again use a new plastic straw.
I made that commitment–regrettably and only after decades of knowing about the Great Garbage Patch in the Sargasso Sea, and since, about the other floating islands the size of Texas that consist of all the plastic waste that washes down our local creeks and rivers.
This article contains ample support for why each of us needs to think about the cradle-to-grave lifespan of everything we buy–and mindlessly use once and toss. Think about where that toss sends the plastic sizzles, cup lids, twist-ties, “free” pens from the bank, styrofoam Happy Meal containers, coffee cups….
So on our recent trip, I had multiple opportunities to JUST SAY NO. We did stop one place that used paper straws. Paper or plastic: take TWO. I saved a straw found in the glove box and will reuse it for thoes rare times when driving and drinking–a fountain drink from Subway.
You can purchase re-usable straws, too. I’m thinking if I need that one more bit of STUFF.
