Earth friendly straws

By Creative Resources | April 2, 2019

If you aren't carrying around reusable straws yet, it's just a matter of time. With more than 40% of plastic used once, then tossed, more than 5 trillion pieces of plastic are already floating in our oceans, with that number increasing every minute. According to Bon Appetit magazine, 18 billion pound of plastic are tossed into the ocean each year.

Some cities, like Seattle, have already implemented a ban on non-compostable disposable straws. Businesses are being proactive in phasing out single-use plastics and straws, and with that initiative, comes the desire for reusable straws.

If you're not in the restaurant business, what does that really have to do with you and your brand?

Simple: reusable straws are becoming one of the most sought after items for businesses to give away and sell. Not only can you demonstrate that you are on top of the movement towards less waste, but many of these straws come in portable versions that people can take everywhere....seeing your logo every time they have a refreshing drink.

Materials can vary from metal, to glass, to silicone, paper, and wheat! Some of the straws shown here have been our tried-and-true biggest sellers in the past year, and some just hit the marketplace just in the last month...being the first to know is a good thing.

Sources: www.interiorsandsources.com, Bon Appetit magazine

Silicone keychain cases for telescoping metal straws

These custom printed paper straws aren't reusable, per se, but they are biodegradable and obviously eco-friendly. They are sturdy enough to last up to 5 hours (the average amount of usage time for a straw is an hour.) Print your logo, a fun pattern, or a mixture of both! Be creative.

This silicone ornament attaches to your straw and your glass, so everything stays put, and you don't mistake your water for Janet's vodka.

Not everyone likes the feel of a metal straw. This curved, reusable straw has a silicone drinking tip, that is removable and washable.

Metal straws and cleaning brush

A spoon...straw! Just what it sounds like.

Metal straws are laser engraved, and come straight or bent, in a variety of sizes.

Metal straws in a variety of lengths and widths (even a bubble tea size!) Can get straight or curved, your choice of color, and laser engraving.

Customize the portable metal straws with color!

Collapsible metal straws in a silicone case

These metal, collapsible straws come in their own silicone case with a keyring/carabiner attachment, which means these will go everywhere with your clients. Add on a cute (separate) straw holder embellishment that attaches to a glass, and watch the compliments come in.