At home it is a lot easier to not use straws. Metal and paper straws are better ways to sip smoothies and other drinks at home. Metal straws are washable and reusable. Many people bring them to restaurants to use instead of using plastic ones. Buy them here Paper straws are awesome! When you have friends over or throw party paper straws are the was to go. They come in all kinds of colors and patterns and are really cute. You can buy them here

Girl Scout troop 11543 has been together since 2010. We are in the Three Leaves service unit. This September we will be bridging to seniors. We can't wait to see what the future of Girl Scouts holds.
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Plastic straw suck.  Read more from the UK based project Less Plastic UK about why you should skip the straw!