Learn more about ocean-friendly alternatives to plastic below, then apply to receive an Impact Kit to help you track the restaurants or venues you help transition For A Strawless Ocean. Some of our allies in the disability community require a straw to drink — for some, plastic straws are the best alternative; silicon, included below, can also suit as an option.
Reduce Your Straw Use (& Purchase) Up To 90%
The best straw is no straw at all. For the times you do need or want one, here are the alternatives we recommend.
Glass: Simply Straws
Hand-blown borosilicate glass straws — premium and the easiest to inspect for cleanliness.
Paper: Aardvark
Aardvark Paper Straws are marine-degradable and FDA-compliant. Pro-tip: Paper straws are marine-degradable.
Steel & Silicone: Klean Kanteen
Klean Kanteen makes durable, dishwasher-safe steel and food-grade silicone straws. Pro tip: Keep these accessible alternatives on hand.
Bamboo: Straw Free
Bamboo straws cut from renewable bamboo stems — fully biodegradable when retired.
Metal: Steelys Drinkware
Custom-printed steel straws. Pro tip: Add your custom name or message.
Hay: Hay! Straws
Hay straws are made from natural wheat stems — a low-footprint disposable option using agricultural byproducts.
Apply for an Impact Kit
If you're working to transition restaurants, venues, or institutions to plastic-free options, apply for our Impact Kit to help you track and report your impact.
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