StrawFree Blog
McDonald’s switches to paper, but plastic straws remain big environmental problem
McDonald's has become an unlikely ally to the anti-plastic movement. The fast food company announced it would switch to paper straws in all of its 1,300 U.K. locations starting in May. Stores also will keep [...]
Fighting pollution by saying ‘no’ to plastic straws – NBC News
A little bite of waste multiplied by a whole lot of people, really adds up. At an average rate, Americans use 1.6 straws a day, or 584 a year, according to the National Parks Service. [...]
Bans on Plastic Straws in Restaurants Expand to More Cities – The New York Times
“I think a lot of people feel overwhelmed by the magnitude of the plastic problem,” said Diana Lofflin, the founder of StrawFree.org, an activist organization based in San Diego. “Giving up plastic straws is a [...]
Joshua Tree Music Festival – Oct 5-8
Joshua Tree Music Festival - Oct 5-8 Quench your thirst with Jahlia's hand-crafted drinks as you enjoy the inclusive, ecstatic experience that is...the Joshua Tree Music Festival. Jahlia's Drinks has committed to going #strawfree to bring awareness about the [...]
Community Spotlight: Congruent Digital Commits to Going #StrawFree
Community Spotlight: Congruent Digital Commits to Going #StrawFree Brian Jensen, owner of Congruent Digital, sharing his passion for the ocean with his son. What does it take for someone to shift from passive [...]
A campaign to eliminate plastic straws is sucking in thousands of converts
Diana Lofflin, founder of a group called Straw Free, said the turtle video inspired her year-old organization. Her volunteers persuaded California’s Joshua Tree Music Festival to go straw-free in May. They also knock on the [...]