Why you need to ditch plastic straws for good

Why you need to ditch plastic straws for good

Why you need to ditch plastic straws for good

Last summer, we read a few reports about the staggering amount of plastic straws that end up in our oceans and landfill. Spoiler alert: over 500 million EVERY DAY.

After seeing a particularly horrifying video (Warning: Graphic) of a sea turtle getting straws pulled out of his nostrils, we vowed then and there to give up straws completely. We're grown ups! We don’t need a straw!

Except sometimes, we do. Smoothies, Boba and cocktails are just better with a straw. Plus, if you’re on the go, you really kind of need one (especially in the car). The paper versions are ok for a while, but lack the structural integrity of plastic.

It was a problem.

So, we solved it. We found this gorgeous set of brass plated 18/10 stainless steel straws that come with their own nifty cleaning brush. Of course, we had to make it look good (this is Murchison-Hume, after all) so we packed them in a washable linen zipper pouch that you can just throw in your bag and take anywhere.

It took us a minute to get used to saying “No straw, thanks,” but knowing we have a chic alternative on us made it so much easier. Plus, we love the look of it. They make us feel good and frankly a little smug, and that’s not a bad way to go through the day.

xmk

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