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E A.
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Sustainable living without sacrificing a luxury

I knew I was likely to appreciate this product even before I bought and tried it. Any person trying to make sustainable choices should appreciate an option to reduce plastic use -- and plastic straws are everywhere. While it's possible to just drink straight from a cup and skip the straw, there are some things that are really best sipped... and that's where reusable straws come to the rescue of the green consumer!

I purchased a set of four "beautiful bends" and four "simple elegance" (straight) straws, as well as a "cozy" (fleece carrying pouch). They work exactly like a straw should -- you suck, liquid comes up and goes in your mouth :-) Cleaning is easy thanks to a cleaning brush (included free if you get a set of four or six), and they're dishwasher safe as well.

While the outer diameter is a little thicker than a "normal" straw, it is extremely easy to get used to. I gave a couple to my aunt, who years ago gave up drinking with straws to cut down on HER plastic use, and she was thrilled to be able to sip through a straw again.

Glass Dharma's founder lays out the reasons quite clearly himself:
* Glass straws don’t leach toxins into your food as you drink.
* Each time you use your glass straw equals one less plastic straw ending up in your landfill.
* One glass straw replaces thousands of plastic straws. (How many times will you use a straw the rest of your life?)
* Using your glass drinking straw adds a feeling of beauty to your day.

With all those benefits -- not to mention a lifetime guarantee EVEN IF YOU BREAK IT YOURSELF -- why NOT get some?

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