@StrawFree

Zero Waste Guru | Plastic Refuser | Bamboo Lover | Ocean Defender | Turtle Saver | Community Builder

 Huntington Beach, CA
strawfree.org
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Did you know that 500,000,000 plastic straws are thrown away every day in the US? Have you heard of the @StrawFree movement? Check out the website here. strawfree.org/
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@WRIR 2018 Fall Fund Drive starts on 10/15. Here's a hint at one of our #ThankYou gifts. We go beyond the usual totebag! #thelaststraw #strawfree @StrawFree
Info graphic of the environmental impact of plastic straws. Pic Cred: Straw Free dot org

ALT Info graphic of the environmental impact of plastic straws. Pic Cred: Straw Free dot org

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Big Oil doesn't suddenly care about the welfare of Washington. Remember that when you vote. #YesOn1631 #waelex
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RT Yeson1631 Texas Oil money is pouring into Washington State, trying to mislead you about Initiative 1631. #BigOil doesn't want to protect Washington State, only their bottom line. Don't be mislead: vote #Yeson1631.
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Happy World Turtle Day! We live #strawfree to protect sea turtles and other ocean critters from plastic pollution. Have you pledged to be straw free? #turtlesafe
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RETHINK plastic! Kindergartners in Washington, CA collect straws to create the letter K as part of their Plastic Straw Project! We support these straw-free champions!
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#strawfree oceans = happy sea turtles 🐢❤️🌎#changetheday by pledging to give up plastic straws: marthastewart.com/1525709/re…
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Great news! UK proposes to be the first country to ban plastic straws! One step closer to a #strawfree world 🌎 npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/…

To Curb Ocean Pollution, U.K. May Ban Plastic Straws, Stirrers And Cotton Swabs

Prime Minister Theresa May called plastic waste "one of the greatest environmental challenges facing the world." The government said it will work with industry to develop alternatives.

npr.org
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The problem with plastic straws: not recyclable, not compostable, just straight up trash 🚫 #strawfree nbcnews.com/better/science/f…

The problem with plastic straws

Environmental groups say reducing your straw use is an easy way to be more green.

nbcnews.com
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Far from just being a “marine debris” issue, plastic pollution is a biodiversity, human health and rights issue and disproportionately affects developing world citizens, socio-economically challenged communities and people of color. #breakfreefromplastic bit.ly/plasticpollutes
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Why go #strawfree? Find out @komonewsradio bit.ly/2FCSrNf #turtlesafe
I just took the pledge to go straw free @StrawFree movement #strawban #plasticpollution#stopsucking. You can join here: strawfree.org
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Straw Free retweeted
...@KTDemands3 Mar 2018
Replying to @BrianneKNadeau
@BrianneKNadeau @tweetelissa @charlesallen @TommyWells @DOEE_DC how do we get a #strawban in our city? Perhaps @StrawFree can help xitter.cf/nytimes/status/9700038…
The New York Times
@nytimes3 Mar 2018
“I think a lot of people feel overwhelmed by the magnitude of the plastic problem. Giving up plastic straws is a small step, and an easy thing for people to get started on.” nyti.ms/2FbyWr5

Bans on Plastic Straws in Restaurants Expand to More Cities (Published 2018)

Malibu, Calif., is the latest city to ban plastic straws and cutlery. Activists see the measures as a way to encourage changes in consumers’ behavior.

nytimes.com
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Boggles the mind that so many are so careless with #plasticpollution. “Giving up plastic straws is a small step, and an easy thing for people to get started on. From there, we can move on to larger projects.” @bydanielvictor @StrawFree nytimes.com/2018/03/03/clima…

Bans on Plastic Straws in Restaurants Expand to More Cities (Published 2018)

Malibu, Calif., is the latest city to ban plastic straws and cutlery. Activists see the measures as a way to encourage changes in consumers’ behavior.

nytimes.com
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Check out our feature in the New York Times! A handful of cities all over the US are banning plastic straws - are you part of the #strawfree movement? nyti.ms/2FOJcqp

Bans on Plastic Straws in Restaurants Expand to More Cities (Published 2018)

Malibu, Calif., is the latest city to ban plastic straws and cutlery. Activists see the measures as a way to encourage changes in consumers’ behavior.

nytimes.com
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Head to our Instagram (@straw.free) for a #giveaway! We're giving away set of bamboo straws and a travel mug 😊😊
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#plasticsucks
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New @UCIrvine students stoked to be #strawfree !
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We all suck. Join StrawFree and @lonelywhale and #stopsucking on single-use plastic straws. Take the challenge: bit.ly/2fAXxgU xitter.cf/lonelywhale/status/894…
Lonely Whale@lonelywhale8 Aug 2017
These celebrities suck but you probably do too. Learn how to #stopsucking, then challenge a friend. 👉 stopsucking.strawlessocean.o…
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Team Kids
@teamkids28 Jul 2017
Thank you to our new friends at @StrawFree who donated bamboo straws for our TKYC to use on Servathon! #nostraws @uciantrepreneur @UCICove xitter.cf/strawfree/status/89041… – at Irvine, CA
Straw Free@StrawFree27 Jul 2017
Thank you @teamkids for having us at your event at The Cove tonight! We were very inspired by the panel 💚
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