We all know that old expression, "That's the last straw." Well, since environmentalist people began focusing on the problems caused by traditional paper straws, more and more food service people have giving out reusable straws. It's become against the law in some cities to even give out a paper/disposable straw.
But there seems to be a huge market for straws so what to do? People are constantly walking around with some sort of drink with a straw in it. Even water in the reusable cups. I mean seriously, Americans are always holding a container of liquid. Some smart marketer saw an immediate way to make money off of our desire to be environmentally kind as well as our need for straws.
This came apparent to me in a big way down here in Tampa with the LCMS Convention. So many exhibitors are giving away cups/glasses with re-usable straws. Some vendors even give away just straws. I have some in hard plastic and others in some kind of metal. Frankly I have no use for them, but will take them home anyway. This is just weird to me.
How do you clean these re-usable straws? A dishwasher will only get the outside, so do we have to fill up a sink with suds and let the straws soak for a time and then rinse really well? You have to do something about cleaning them or germs will take over. And, if you don't want to clean them, you'll be throwing them away which goes against the point of them.
Modern life. Just weird.
Many of the stainless steel straws come with a small brush for cleaning the inside.
Posted by: Pam | July 23, 2019 at 11:41 AM
Oh ick. How many will actually do this? Pretty soon those straws will be tossed just like the paper ones.
Posted by: Diane Meyer | July 23, 2019 at 12:24 PM
Agree, it is a pain. But they are great when traveling and places don't provide straws, or the ones they offer disintegrate in 5 minutes.
Posted by: Pam | July 24, 2019 at 08:36 AM