Nancyg56
DIS Veteran
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- Aug 17, 2005
Well, an alternative is non-disposable straws just like at Starbucks you can use reusable cups
Or just not using a straw at all - I know that is not practical for some drinks and for some people .... that is why I would almost prefer the method of just not automatically giving straws, but having them available for request - that would cut down on a lot of straw usage but also be there for people that needed them
My DD and I were just discussing this yesterday. WE buy the reusable cups at Starbucks. I like them for more than coffee, so they are a good value for me. This Summer they offered a reusable cold beverage cup with some sort of hard plastic straw, and I use it daily. We are going to buy one for the crew to use this December. The fam will have a choice, carry this in their bag, or use a cup without a lid. Makes no difference to me, but I do not want to hear any complaining over what I cannot change. This would be in reference to my DH. LOL
I know this is not a solution for everyone, and honestly I wish there was one. I am no fan of all or nothing mentality, so this notion that we must do away will all plastic straws and offer no viable alternative in senseless to me. Most people understand the impact to the environment these specific plastics have, and given a choice we will choose to make the difference if at all possible, however in this instance there is no choice for many. I honestly wish that there was some sort of mechanism in place to provide a real straw to people who need one, and to give folks trying to slurp their shakes, Frappuccino's and smoothies something that will not melt into the drink.