White with multi coloured pin striped straws. 200pk. Was $1.50. Now 75 cents.
BigW in Highpoint, VIC.
Have had the same metal straws (stainless steel) for 8+ years now. Plastic straws are an environmental disaster.
Oil spills, coral bleaching, melting polar icecaps are environmental disasters; plastic straws used and disposed of responsibly are not.
Do you use electricity? What about petrol/diesel? Just a few hours of electricity or a few litres of fuel is likely to be far more damaging than buying plastic straws but as long as you feel good about your reduction of plastic drinking straws.
Don't choke on your smug.
So many sheep in this thread.
Plastic straws are not bad for the environment when compared with other non recyclable plastic items when you dispose of them into a bin.
Plastic straws are hygienic compared to metal straws
Literally everything else has a higher environmental impact then a straw does.
One straw weighs 0.5 grams. Think of the amount of straws you would need to put in the bin to match your other plastic products that can't be recycled.
Lesser impact is not a defence against no impact.
Straws are just completely unnecessary for most people, that's the main issue I believe.
Most environmental impact is "unnecessary"
I am 100% sure that I could pick something from your life that is bad for the environment that you don't need to do, and it would have more impact then a straw.
I am sure you could. The ultimate sustainable consumer would not consume at all. So why not straws?
Lesser impact is not a defence against no impact.
It is if it has higher other costs.
Straws are just completely unnecessary for most people
99% of the stuff you buy on here is unnecessary for most people.
Urgh, man. Plastic straws just embody everything that's fkn pathetic about the human race. Just use the lip of the cup you morons.
Seriously? This is what the world has come to.
The eco-warrior OzBargainers out in force because they think by not buying straws (or plastic bags) they are saving the planet? Some seriously delusional people on here.
Blame litterers, not the products. If litterers threw used condoms into the environment would you want condom deals banned too?
Who is the moron?
Don't worry.
I can now buy a Diesel SUV and know that I'm saving the environment because I have a metal straw.
ROFL :)
It doesn't matter if it's 'littered' or not: it still ends up in landfill which is… not really any different in the grand-scheme of things.
Even if you argue that the hundreds of straws only likely kill a handful of native animals or clog up our waste system, it's really emblematic of excessively wasteful consumption. I know you're probably like 'what's a couple hundreds tubes of plastic here or there' in your day-to-day, but it's the little things that build up. My workplace goes through literally millions of 'disposable' cups a year that are accompanied by stuff like this. It just shits me.
Even if you argue that the hundreds of straws only likely kill a handful of native animals or clog up our waste system
Straws in landfill do neither.
It makes them feel better because they can't be effed to do anything that'll actually help, and they can't stand the feeling of "omg I might be bad for the environment".
Honestly, the biggest problem the planet faces is over-population. Let's see who volunteers to tackle that one.
Bamboo cup though - right? :)
+vote for truth and comedy
Seriously, consider getting a metal straw.
+1 Thanks OP, bought a 3 packs as my 2 year old loves drinking his water or milk through straws.
Also great for making bubble in milk.
Bad for environment
Fab bargain. Thanks Op.
I don't think a sea turtle could eat all 200 but 75 cents is a cheap meal :)
Sorry for the neg but I’m really against the use of plastic straws
That is not a proper neg reason.
user name checks out
Comments are soo predictable
Inc all the environmental armchair warriors
I agree these are bad for the environment, but why don't we see a similar amount of negs from the $0.08 crap sent from China?
Because these ozbargainers are simply sheep who don't understand.
These people are worse then everyone else because they will drive a diesel SUV while drinking from metal straws because they don't actually have any education in this area, they simply only do what the TV tells them, which is not very much.
I am very sure that these ozbargainers don't even know exactly what does and does not go in their recycle bin which contributes a lot to the environment when our recycling then gets thrown in landfill because its contaminated.
WHy are they bad for the environment?
Agreed
Appropriate reason for negging: Defective product
Its defect is that it is made from plastic; whereas other straws made from paper have no such defect.
It's not defective at all, it's a drinking straw you can easily drink through it and much more effectively being that it doesn't dissolve in water
I'm asserting the environmental consequence of a plastic straw can be viewed as a defect when compared to the lesser environmental consequence of a paper straw.
One might say you are "clutching at straws" with that reason
I applied neg to your comment : Reason - defective logic.
Can I use the same reasoning to neg you?
feels bad for the OP.
yeh of course it's bad for the environment, but this is a deals post, not a forum debate post to see if straws are bad for the environment.. cut the slack on the negs unless you can tell us if there are exact same straws that are cheaper :')
Exactly. The eco warriors ruin every deal that involves plastic or rubber now.
Cant wait for the next condom deal…
Not sure that paper condoms are a thing; whereas a less environmental impactful straw such as one made from paper is a thing.
Have you tried drinking from a paper straw?
Steel condoms? I'd rather no condom!
Wouldn't steel condom be called a dildo?
Bad value compared to metal straws (and bad for the environment)
After ruining lives of people by getting the plastic bags banned, the eco warriors have found a new target. Plastic straws.
Congratulation OP, you've started world war 4!
I guess this is a deal because it's 50% off, so I'll up-vote.
Who even uses straws these days anyway? I only use them if I order a diet coke at a restaurant and it comes in a glass with ice (rip-off) and a straw.
hmmm Recently came across pretty good plastic bag deal, too scared to post it now :O
Tell me here and I will post it!,
Let me explain stuff to the ecomentals. Nobody sets out to ruin the environment and most people are pretty clued up these days to avoid blatant ways of ruining the environment. Don't want to be a douche with straws? Don't throw them in the ocean and dispose of them properly. Yes, the straw itself is still not great but the alternatives are:
Paper - shite. Falls apart, can't even handle it if you're going to be drinking slowly/over time or you want more than one drink. In that regard, plastic straws you can have 10 drinks out of the one straw no problem so far more 'reusable' than a paper straw. Think of it like a paper bag vs plastic bag, yes there are still times where a plastic bag wins out. They are also more costly and can alter the taste of the beverage. They are also not flexible, because flexing it breaks it, they're only marginally movable. They are not suitable for warm/hot beverages as they will fall apart even quicker and disintegrate into the beverage.
metal - I have a SS straw, so before you all jump on it I have tried to 'do the right thing'. In saying that, they're not suitable all the time.
Firstly, children often will chew on it, be careless with it. They're not lightweight and often can chip your glassware/crockery if that thing jiggles or drops.
Secondly, many times you want the flexibility of a plastic straw, a SS straw doesn't flex, even less so than paper as there's zero give, rendering the straw sometimes useless in the situation you seek to use it in (e.g. someone in bed, unless you want to pour contents all over them).
Thirdly, cleaning them is not easy. My straw did not come with some fancy cleaning brush, and you're forgetting about the water/detergent you're going to need each time you clean it; that is not good for the environment.
Fourthly, cost is significantly higher, and if you're having e.g. a party it is cost prohibitive and thereafter time consuming to clean and then store all those straws after if you're not planning on being party central forever. They are also quite heavy and interestingly they could cause damage if someone were to land on one, poke themselves with it, etc. Public liability insurance my friend.
Fifthly, they are not that environmentally friendly. To manufacture a SS straw takes significantly more resources for the metal in it. The argument is over the long term they perhaps are but I don't know the lifespan of a metal straw. They would wear out, especially having to clean the inside often, they would be less hygienic simply by the fact that there will be leftover residue or bacteria each time (unless you're using bad chemicals to clean it). This means they're going to rust/wear out and you'll be consuming that or the environment will eventually. There is some point that the straw will be rendered useless and then what? I don't know if anyone's going to recycle them although I accept SS is usually recyclable, but at what cost in energy? And what if a hard, inflexible, SS straw got into the environment? Well, that could last perhaps just as long as a plastic straw and cause as much damage.
So in summary, the paper ones are not too bad, and are an acceptable alternative to plastic ones in real single use environments such as parties and business use (e.g. nightclubs). However, they are still quite expensive (so businesses are loath to increase costs) and have other negatives outlined. Metal ones are perhaps the silliest ones, because I find they are just too costly, of limited use, and limited environmental advantages.
Well said. You could also replace ‘plastic straw’ with ‘plastic bag’ and make nearly all the same arguments. However the brainwashed eco freaks forget how to think logically and rationally and anything plastic is the devil. Meanwhile the same eco freaks neg vote this deal from their smartphone which has so much plastic and non recyclable bits in it…. not to mention the energy and resources that were consumed and pollution in order to manufacture it.
It’s called selective environmentalism aka hypocrisy.
You don't throw your smartphone into the bin after you use it once though.
So how do you measure environmental impact? Just on what washes up on a beach?
Selective environmentalism.
@Skramit: Kind of. You measure environmental impact by the amount of use an item has vs the materials that are put into it (also how long it takes to break down etc). Eg. a smartphone (which is quite small) of course has some environmental impact, but you use it for years, and it can then be recycled as e-waste. Straws contain a lot of plastic and you use it for 10 mins while you have one drink. Plastic straws also don't break down naturally and can't be recycled.
It's really just common sense.
Who's forcing you to throw out plastic bags or straws after only one use? Seems like you're overcompensating for your own bad habits.
Super, I wish I could give you four more +
It's not about re-usability Joxer, regardless of where you dispose of them, plastics are most likely going to find their way into the ocean and kill wildlife and potential humans eventually. Scientists are already finding traces of micro-plastics in our water sources.
You can use plastic straws when you really need to, but not these terrible single-use ones.
OK, I know about the 'plastics in the water supply'…yes that is true. But that is from all plastics, not just straws. Addressing your other points:
Thank you for saying you can use plastic straws 'when you really need to', but reusable plastic straws have almost identical issues to the metal straw, with the added benefit of still eventually entering the water supply/landfill.
I've never heard of or seen anyone chip a glass with a metal straw, they are not that heavy and it would require significant force.
Chipped Teeth - https://www.reddit.com/r/starbucks/comments/4p1wbj/pull_and_…
Mouth Lacerations - https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/laceration-injuries…
What is the cost to the environment of millions of straws being recalled?
"I really couldn't get over the metallic taste of these straws. I also have sensitive teeth and stainless steel straws are just too hard and cold (when used in an iced beverage) to be practical for me personally. The sensitivity is why I use straws in the first place.
I also would be hesitant to use these for small children, unless they are seated at the table. I can imagine that the straw could do a lot of damage to the teeth and soft palate of a child who fell while using it. One of my kids was extremely accident prone when little (tripped over lint) so I am slightly paranoid about things that kids can hurt themselves on."
https://www.amazon.com/RSVP-Endurance-Stainless-Steel-Straws…
This can be mitigated with a natural detergent.
And where does the water come from? And what heats the water? Assuming a few litres per day of hot water to wash the straw that's a hell of an environmental impact over it's life.
It's not about manufacturing costs. Again, the plastics are getting into water sources and needs to stop if we want humanity to live into the next century.
Banning them in Australia does what to help the problem which is caused by Asia and Africa?
You're an environmental vandal. So many words sucking down coal-fired electrons. Makes me sad.
It is a deal. Like it or not. +1 from me. Thanks OP.
Metal straws are better value and if necessary paper is fine. Makes me happy to see Australians standing up for the environment and going against the anti-science narrative.
I stood up for the environment and stopped eating meat. What about you?
I don't believe you but your point is irrelevant. An Ozbargain deal on plastic straws will have negligible effect on the environment but making people aware of environmental issues will. If more people realise the importance of preserving the environment maybe Australia will elect a government that isn't anti-science and can start contributing towards fixing issues like Climate change and humane treatment of Animals.
I don't believe you but your point is irrelevant.
Why not? Only used to eat meat occasionally, so wasn't hard at all to give it up completely.
@[Deactivated]: If it's true good for you, I just don't believe someone would be complaining about the plastic bag ban and straws while making fun of "eco warriors" if they were vegetarian. Although it's possible you gave it up for different reasons I guess.
@[Deactivated]: Plastic bags were quite useful and every plastic bag got used more than once. So, yes, I was upset about the ban.
Plastic straws are the same. Kids drink yakult and each straw is cut into two and used it that way. None of this gets thrown into the ocean or any any water body by myself and my my family.
I am just sick of "this is bad or that is not eco friendly" constantly being shoved down our throats.
/ End rant
@[Deactivated]: I'm sure all of us have gotten inconvenienced at others campaigning or protesting a cause at one point or another but sometimes that's what it takes for significant change to occur. At the end of the day citizens from what I see generally do their best to be mindful but corporate interests tend to take disregard for the environment and that's why campaigning for stricter regulations is important.
Why not? Only used to eat meat occasionally, so wasn't hard at all to give it up completely.
I believe you :)
I'd never do that though, I only eat vegans.
but making people aware of environmental issues will.
On the other hand, being smug, condescending, and holier-than-thou will turn people off environmental causes.
Metal straws are better value and if necessary paper is fine
How are they better value? How much does it cost to clean them in both water and power each time?
Makes me happy to see Australians standing up for the environment and going against the anti-science narrative.
The science says that the problem with plastics in the sea is created by ASIA and AFRICA. But by all means IGNORE the science to push your agenda.
OzLeftWing
Yes. OzLeftwing is circling in this forum indeed.
Hell yeah brother keep owning those lefties. HH
I’m gonna positive vote this just to counter the sheep on this thread. I am all for he environment, and I’ve been reusing plastic bags well before war on waste( I’m also big fan of wow), but to down vote straws just because of the environmental impact just shows the how trendy it is to target specific products that get highlighted by a show.
Think of a large % of products in your home or products that required some single use to be transported to your home, mostly unnecessary. I hope you feel just as guilty( though you won’t coz WoW didn’t mention it)
Examples, I order nappies from amazon, it comes in a box, inside a box. Now even though the box can be recycled, the process is obviously energy and water consuming and a poor environmental outcome.
Or look at the iPhone 5 kit that’s just next to this bargain, completely useless for most people (as argued by most people for reason of doenvote) but no one downvoted that deal.
These would be great for playing pick up sticks at a Greenpeace gathering
well if you did that, I don't think you'd be picking up chicks at that gathering
No one wants to pick up smelly chicks with body hair in places that it shouldn't be.
As a wise ruler once said, you must be truly desperate to want to pick up those.
lol
What upsets people most? eBay price jacking… nope, zapals… nope, weetbix bowls…. nope. Straws!!! Plastic straws!
People love to cherry pick the plastic debate. Oh and how can I forget guns. It's a shame shotgun shells don't decompose and stay with us for decades!
Like Woolworths with this great logic…
"Meanwhile, Woolworths said it will stop selling plastic straws by the end of 2018, as well as reduce plastic packaging in fruit and vegetables as pressure from environmentally-conscious customers mounts.
The change will save 134 million plastic straws from going into circulation each year."
So Woolworths is saying that if it stops selling something that people will no longer purchase it from anywhere else! Still I'm sure all the negative voters in here would believe that.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2018-06-04/coles-pledges-t…
You know you don't have to vote? You can just give your opinion rather than neg the deal
Reusable straws are good!
Nothing's stopping you from reusing plastic straws.
Reusable straws are good!
Surely so are reusable condoms in that case, why stop at straws?
Over 5 billion condoms are sold each year and far more of these are disposed of inappropriately.
chokes on water from a single use bottle what sort of arsehole posts a deal about straws?!?!?! what about the sea tortoises??!!! and the matinees?!!??!
The movies can look after themselves.
Won't someone think of the children!
Oh, the humanity!
I wonder if those people realise people are effectively single-use. We should be investing in androids smh.
bad for environment
I offset using straws by using biodegradable miniature umbrellas.
Mmm. Strong in the SJW, this forum is.
bought 10 x 200pk. Thanks OP
Is that to get drunk more easily?
lol…..good one.
Mr Maverick, would you mind advising us of What and When you saw anti straw advocacy on TV.
Thanks