Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Environment & Energy

Polly Hennessey

(8,283 posts)

1. Well, I now use paper straws

Reply to gaiadiversity (Original post)

Fri Jul 13, 2018, 12:27 AM

Jul 2018

and really like them. I also have a cache of silicone straws. Also, here in California most of us have made the transition to reusable grocery bags. At first, it was funny - we either left them at home or in the car. Now I never leave home without my reusable bags. I do, however, agree with you about other plastics. My feeling is that one small step is a beginning.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

6 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Ban Plastic Straws? [View all] gaiadiversity Jul 2018 OP

Well, I now use paper straws Polly Hennessey Jul 2018 #1

For what it's worth, I never use straws unless -- and this is maybe five times a year -- PoindexterOglethorpe Jul 2018 #2

You must have really good teeth. Jane Austin Jul 2018 #4

My teeth are very cold sensitive. PoindexterOglethorpe Jul 2018 #6

The Pacific Ocean is the world's dumpster Ponietz Jul 2018 #3

Have to start somewhere. It seems straws and plastic bags have caught the collective imagination. Squinch Jul 2018 #5