Plastic straws were first used in the 1960’s when they were considered to be a lot hipper than paper straws. Today, every restaurant you go to hands you a drink with a plastic straw, every juice box, juice pack, and milk container comes with one. Pretty much any place you go that serves food and beverages has plastic straws. And do you know where those straws end up after you are finished with them? In our landfills and our oceans. In fact, plastic straws are one of the Top Ten littered products picked up on our beaches during clean ups.
Back in October of 2012, a writer for the Ocean Conservancy’s blog* wrote that during the International Coastal Cleanup, Ocean Conservancy volunteers have picked up so many straws from beaches and waterways over the last quarter century, that when laid end-to-end; they would span a distance equal to California’s 840 miles of coastline. And that is just what was left behind by beach-goers and what has washed up on the beach. It doesn’t include all the ones still in the oceans – killing sea life – and in our landfills – taking a very, very long time to degrade. And although the majority are recyclable, the percentage that does get recycled is not enough to make much of a difference.
However, over the past couple of years, in an effort to make a difference and find an alternative, many company’s have began making reusable straws that are made of everything from glass to BPA-free plastics. Straw Envy is one such company, except they have taken the concept one step further, and turned the ordinary reusable drinking straw into a stylish accessory!
Straw Envy‘s drinking straws are decorated with your choice of crystals or stainless steel cuffs and come with a uniquely designed carrying case. Each straw is BPA-free, making them perfectly safe for hot drinks, as well as FDA approved and dishwasher safe (although hand washing is recommended for the crystal rhinestone straws). Unlike other decorative straws, Straw Envy also uses a patent-pending design that allows the crystals and cuffs to remain flush with the straw so there is nothing sticking out awkwardly to ruin the sleek design.
The straws are available in several different colors and come two per pack with a matching carry case. Several color combinations are offered including green/purple, black/silver and pink/hot pink, and there’s also a party pack which offers even more colors. In addition to color, there are two different sizes: the small, which fits up to 16 oz. cups, or the large which fits cup 17 to 30 oz.cups. Lastly, there are two type straws from which to choose, a round one or a flat one which is ideal for sipping hot beverages. The stylish carrying cases are made of 100% cotton, and are machine washable. They come in a variety of colors and patterns, and have a magnetic closure to keep them covered and together.
Straw Envy’s reusable straws are not flimsy like some of the others on the market. They are very sturdy and designed to last. Plus, they are so fun and colorful with their unique crystals and cuffs that they make even the most boring drink look great! Use them for yourself, give them as gifts or have the most stylish party on the block. Visit Straw Envy to pick out your favorite reusable straws and get ready to drink in style!
*https://blog.oceanconservancy.org/2012/10/05/the-last-straw-reduce-your-plastic-footprint-and-hydrate-trash-free/