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Oazis Grass Straws (50) Reusable/Compostable/Eco Friendly $10.95 (Was $15.95) + Ship ($0 Prime/$39 Spend) @ CanDealOnline Amazon

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🌾 BETTER DAILY CHOICE using Grass Straws is just as convenient as single-use plastic straws, but it has only a positive impact on the environment.
🌾THE GRASSY ALTERNATIVE? Our Grass straws originate in nature and end up in nature, making them truly 100% biodegradable! Not only beautiful, but our straws are also organic, strong and durable, contain NO inks or dyes. Your purchase makes a difference to the Mekong Delta Region, protect the species and traditional industry.
🌾SAFE DRINKING doesn't transfer heat like Glass and stainless steel straws do, making them ideal for hot drinks, as well as a great choice for children who want to enjoy their favourite drinks without the risk of breakage, making them ideal for all drink types from your green juice or smoothie to coffee and cocktails. No pesticides or chemicals are used while growing or drying.
🌾EASY DISPOSE: You can use our Straws up to 3 times after rinsing them with fresh water, finally just dispose of in your organic bin or compost. Fantastic for private use as well as commercial food trucks, restaurant, bars clubs and many more
🌾BIO-DEGRADABLE Each pack contains 50 Grass Straws which might differ from one another as it is a 100% natural product.

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  • +30

    it has only a positive impact on the environment

    I'm sitting at the computer with my drink and no straw. If I buy some straws, will I save the environment?

    • Lol. Well said mate

    • +3

      Only if your cup is made of grass

  • I really see no point in a straw unless you have a medical disability and require one

    what's the point of these 'eco friendly' alternatives when it's not needed in the first place

    • +3

      I guess it's for those who say they do have a need. Or just prefer to use one, but can do without the plastic waste.

    • +1

      Many of the people who need straws for medical reasons require the ones that bend. This is not a solution for them.

    • +1

      While true for almost all kinds of drinks and I realise this sounds very first-world-problem-y but if you were on the go (driving, walking, etc) and bought a thickshake from an ice cream shop, how would you drink it without a straw?

      Personally, I carry a stainless steel straw with me in my backpack and elect to use that if I'm out.
      If I made a thickshake at home I would just drink out of a tall glass.

      I think the fact that these alternative-material straws are being produced means the conversation about plastic waste is becoming more mainstream and that can only be a good thing.

      • -2

        Do you realize that if the milk in your thickshake is cows' milk it is an order of magnitude more destructive to the natural environment than a plastic straw?

        • -1

          I keep forgetting. You'd better keep reminding people, just in case.

          What did you think of the prominent vegan protester Natalie Cruz who recently admitted it's all for show and she gorges on milk chocolate whilst making vegan propaganda..

          • @[Deactivated]: I don't actually know (or care) what you're talking about but I do know that Donald Trump, Josef Stalin and Pauline Hanson are not vegan. That's probably as relevant as what you're talking about, probably.

            • @fantombloo: Do you want people to care what you say? Are you smart in an objective science I can test, or just an expert in value judgements and making personal choices for other people?

              • -1

                @[Deactivated]:

                Are you smart in an objective science I can test

                I'm very very good in classical physics, plus have limited knowledge in quantum physics. Ask me anything; test away!

                • +1

                  @fantombloo: The smoothstep polynomials transition from 0,0 to 1,1, through 0.5, 0.5 and with, ideally, flat gradients at each end and symmetry.

                  Find one of order 31 or above. If it isn't possible, why is that?

                  • @[Deactivated]: Let me respond to your physics question the same way people here often respond to me:

                    Lions don't solve polynomials, unless they're stuck on a desert island, and our ancestors didn't solve polynomials either. Look at our teeth - do they look like they were made for solving polynomials? Plus what would happen to all the jobs of the mathematicians if everyone started solving polynomials - that's unAustralian. Are you saying I can't love maths and refuse to solve polynomials at the same time? I know polynomials might be the best way to solve the problem but instead I present you this RSPCA approved paper straw that was humanely made on my uncle's farm. And anyway, for every polynomial I don't solve I'm sure someone out there will solve two big fat juicy ones, so take that!

          • @[Deactivated]: You sound so bitter about people pointing out the negative consequences of your actions! It doesn't appear that you feel the same about all the other doubts and criticisms here though, why do you specifically get touchy about your breast feeding regiment?

            • @Flop:

              breast feeding regiment

              As weird as it may be that a ferocious apex predator cries for milk in between hunting for prepackaged chicken nuggets, each to their own. I just think it fair they'd stick to their own mum's (or consenting sexual partner's) tittyjuice rather than steal it from some other child's mother, particularly when they're from a completely different species too.

    • -1

      bigot

    • The point is that juices with high acid,coffee,alcohol and tea damage teeth

  • +5

    How long does it take to biodegrade? Where are they manufactured and where are the components sourced from?
    These are things you need to consider when you see claims that something is environmentally better. A coworker was perfectly happy to throw away biodegradable water bottles based on the feeling that they were better, but buying one steel bottle that will last 10 years is a much better choice after you consider the embodied energy in the sourcing, manufacturing and transporting of thousands of disposable straws, even if they are better than plastic.

    • +5

      Thank you for your comment.
      The straws are sourced from farmers in Vietnam. Selling this Grass makes sure the area stays protected from big industries. The grass grows for about 1 years, is harvested by hand. It's cut and dried by hand as well without any chemicals. All straws are tested. Packed in cardboard. The straws are not just biodegradable but compostable in your home compost.

      • +4

        Thanks for your response, it's really good to see a company that knows about its products and doesn't give a BS marketing speech. I still wouldn't buy them but I appreciate your methods of production.

        • +1

          Thank you. I totally understand what you mean.
          Some people find the transition from plastic to no straw very hard, I myself have to admit, I like cocktails with straws. Therefore, we believe that our Grass Straws can help to make this eco-friendly transit possible, especially when looking at commercial needs.

          If you are interested read our blog on what we call Straw-Revolution https://www.candealonline.com.au/post/straw-revolution

  • Safe drinking of hot drinks is a real stretch.

    • The straws are 100% naturally dried Grass, You can drink hot teas, chocolate or coffee through them. We have tried all type of drinks no soggyness, no burn. At home you can rinse and use them up to 3 times. Commercially dispose of in compost or organic bin. It's grass.

  • Apart from straws being unnecessary, why would anyone want to add put grass in their mouth and alter the taste of their beverage?

    • The straws are tasteless.

    • A little sacrifice to save the planet

    • -1

      If they do have a taste, maybe it improves it.

      These aren't for you. Maybe let people who use straws throw out hateful comments

  • +1

    Do these burn well? Asking for a friend.

  • +3

    They have these straws at Mót, the herbal tea place in Vietnam. Excellent idea, just as sturdy as a plastic straw.

  • -7

    I'll keep using plastic straws as long as the people that want to ban them are still in favour of giving away needles. Such virtue signalling pointless bullshit.

    • +1

      OK, because everyone who wants to reduce their environmental impact also is in favor of safe injecting, you must have asked everyone while I wasn't looking. Stupid to somehow link the two concepts

  • I thought it said glass straw, and was somehow excited, even though I don't use straws 😶

  • +1

    Do people not re-use plastic straws at home? I've put plastic straws through the dishwasher numerous times, or just flushed my own under a running tap. Only those bendy ones seem to fair badly with re-use - the straight ones keep going.

    • +1

      Reusing Single-use plastic straws, especially after washing in a dishwasher, is not safe.
      https://homeguides.sfgate.com/should-reuse-plastic-utensils-…

      In fact, any item intended for single use can be potentially dangerous for your health, read our blog on reusing plastic water bottles.
      https://www.candealonline.com.au/post/financial-and-healthy-…

      • +2

        I get that, and sure, as a theoretical matter it is not ideal. But nothing is, and as a practical matter I'd hazard there is much more that can be more harmful than a washed straw. I would expect bamboo would provide much more space to harbour food particles or bacteria than plastic straws after a single wash - even for PS as mentioned, but IME most plastic food utensils are actually PP (or even PE), not polystyrene.

        I applaud any genuine desire to mitigate damage to our natural environment but IMO your blog post is excessively alarmist about plastics. Apart from the fact that straws are barely a blip, bottles arguably a fair whack more, on our "environmental footprints," there is plenty good reason to reusing plastic water bottles. After they have served their purpose they are already there; they may be used many times before they degrade. This comes down to the particular use case of each user. If I'm the type to throw my bottles in the back of the ute then I'm better off burning through re-purposed extant coke bottles rather than buying "specialised" reusable bottles which might last only a bit more; if I'm precious about my bottles then perhaps a glass bottle is better overall; my kids often break or lose their steel water bottles, if not the bottles themselves then the lids which are generally not supplied as spare items - there is a good case for them to use re-purposed bottles if we could get good sized ones as part of our regular drink purchases (we don't / can't); etc. How you use them, what you store, etc. all play part in making a sensible decision and a one-size-fits-all approach is a bit over-simplistic for this.

    • -1

      Use metal straws

      • +1

        Metal straws are not suitable for hot temperature. They get quite expensive if you have a big party or run a business. plus who wants to clean that many straws.

  • +1

    In case you plan a party or event, we also got disposable Dinnerware made from palm leaf. Plates are hand pressed in India from fallen leaves. If only dry food is served plates can be reused, otherwise dispose of in compost or organic bin. all items have been tested.

    https://www.amazon.com.au/Disposable-Friendly-Wedding-Cateri…

  • I grow my own Khanyiso reed and use it as a straw. That way I reduce my carbon footprint because shipping grass straws from Vietnam is very bad for the environment. I can just feel the global temperature rising with every batch that comes over the ocean in those flying carbon-spewing machines. And I don't forget to tell everyone about it, because what good is saving the planet if no one knows how great I am.

    • probably sent by ship as part of a container to save shipping costs.

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