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Leap into action this February 23rd for Skip the Straw Day! Originating as an environmental campaign by a group of earth-loving students in 2017, this consciousness-raising day encourages us all to refuse the plastic straws for just one day to acknowledge the impact on our planet. These tiny, often overlooked pieces of plastic have been causing major issues for our oceans and wildlife. It's an amazing event that connects people worldwide and inspires us to make small changes that can lead to a big impact. So, get your favourite beverage, skip the straw, and toast to clear oceans and a healthier planet!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1888</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Invention of the Straw</div><div class='timeline-text'>Marvin C. Stone patented the first modern drinking straw, originally made from paper, providing a new way to consume beverages.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1960s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Rise of Plastic Straws</div><div class='timeline-text'>Plastic straws replaced paper straws during the 1960s plastic boom, leading to increased convenience but also waste and pollution.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2011</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Strawless Campaign</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Last Plastic Straw movement was created by conservation organization Save Our Shores, promoting straw reduction worldwide.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2015</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Viral Video Impact</div><div class='timeline-text'>A video showing a distressed sea turtle with a plastic straw stuck in its nostril went viral, sparking debate about straw usage.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2017</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Inception of Skip the Straw Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>A group of students in California started the Skip the Straw Day initiative to raise awareness about the environmental impact of plastic straws.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2018</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Major Corporations Join</div><div class='timeline-text'>Major corporations like Starbucks announced their commitment to abandon single-use plastic straws, greatly reducing the environmental footprint.</div></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Buy an alternative straw</h3><p class='facts-text'>Invest in a reusable straw, for example made from stainless steel, silicone, or glass, and keep it in your bag to use whenever you are out. Many of these straws come with a cleaning brush and a case for easy transport.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Encourage your local businesses</h3><p class='facts-text'>Bring the skip-the-straw initiative to your local cafes and restaurants. Show them the stats and impact plastic straws have on the environment, and urge them to join the movement by offering paper or compostable straws instead.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Educate others about skip the straw day</h3><p class='facts-text'>Use your social media presence to make a change and raise awareness about the environmental impact of plastic straws. You can share interesting articles or viral videos that highlight the importance of skipping the straw.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Arrange a cleanup day</h3><p class='facts-text'>Organize a cleanup day in your local community to pick up litter, including plastic straws. This will make a visible impact on your own environment, and also raise awareness in your community about the problems related to plastic waste.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Craft with straws</h3><p class='facts-text'>Instead of throwing away any leftover plastic straws you might have at home, use them for crafts. You can make beautiful and colorful flower pot decorations, ornaments, and even chandeliers. This can be a creative way to put those straws to one last use before recycling them.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Skip the Straw Day inspires positive action</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Skip the Straw Day is a perfect example of how small individual actions can collectively lead to significant environmental changes. The day encourages us to take the easy step of refusing a plastic straw, raising awareness and creating a ripple effect of sustainable practices.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It connects people globally for a common cause</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>The day's universal nature links individuals, communities, and businesses worldwide towards a common goal - reducing plastic waste. This shared endeavor strengthens our sense of a global community, underscores our interconnectedness, and the role each of us plays in safeguarding our planet.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It's a creative and fun approach to environmental education</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>With activities like crafting with leftover straws and community cleanups, Skip the Straw Day makes learning about environmental issues enjoyable and hands-on. It encourages understanding through direct participation and creativity, making it an effective and engaging way to increase environmental awareness.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Billions of Straws are Used Globally in a Single Day</h3><p class='facts-content'>According to National Geographic, people around the world use a whopping 1 billion plastic straws each day, contributing to massive amounts of waste.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Straws are Among the Top Ten Items Found in Ocean Clean-ups</h3><p class='facts-content'>Based on data collected by the Ocean Conservancy during their annual International Coastal Cleanup, plastic straws and stirrers are consistently among the top ten items found during beach clean-ups worldwide.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Straws Can't be Recycled in Most Locations</h3><p class='facts-content'>Although plastic straws are made from polypropylene that can be recycled, their small and lightweight design means they often fall through the sorting machines at recycling facilities. As a result, most straws end up in landfill.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Plastic Straws Take Hundreds of Years to Decompose</h3><p class='facts-content'>Plastic straws take an estimated 200 years to break down in the environment. During this time, they can be ingested by wildlife, cause damage to sea life, and contribute to increasing volumes of marine debris.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Skipping the Straw Can Save Millions of Gallons of Oil</h3><p class='facts-content'>The plastic resin used to make straws is derived from petroleum. By choosing to skip the straw, you contribute to reducing the demand for fossil fuels, which has significant benefits for our planet.</p></div></div>
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