The Glass Straw Man
Well theres no point going to all tht trouble to get a plastic free fizzy drinks if you go and put a straw in it is there? So thats it – no more plastic straws for me – why because I have a perfectly good pair of lips. They are waterproof and reusable. You may think straws is the least of our problems but as the glass straw man says
“As of March 2008, McDonald’s serves an average of 52 million meals PER DAY! (Per their website) How many of those served do you think were given a plastic straw?”
The glass straw man?? Yes he makes reusable glass straws. Glass straws may sound like a bonkers idea but read this then decide
Some info tken from the website
Hello, my name is David Leonhardt.
I’ve been a lampworker (glassblower) for over 10 years. My wife, Gail & I recently moved from the Sacramento, CA area, to our dream of living on the Mendocino Coast.
I started doing some work for a local glass shop in town and noticed that the owner had glass drinking straws for sale. I had never heard of these before and I am always intrigued by something made out of glass that I hadn’t thought of. I was struck by the unique elegance in such a simple item.
I immediately recognized that here was a partial solution to our “plastics problem”. Now, granted, there are a lot more plastics in our world than just drinking straws, but bear with me a minute and let me put things in perspective … As of March 2008, McDonald’s serves an average of 52 million meals PER DAY! (Per their website) How many of those served do you think were given a plastic straw? I hope it is becoming obvious just how big of a problem these pesky little plastic straws can be. Remember, this is just from McDonalds!! Get the picture??
So …
I created the GlassDharma line of glass drinking straws and this website to contribute one solution to the misuse of plastics in our society.
Everyone that has seen these straws are filled with delight. Not just because they promote health and are environmentally friendly, but that they do these things with elegance and style.
Plain and simple, here’s how and why they work:
• 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.
GlassDharma glass drinking straws are:
• Made of borosilicate tubing and is the strongest glass commercially available.
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Means that we have spared no expense in bringing you the strongest, most durable drinking straw possible.
• Annealed to Corning, Inc. specifications (a process that strengthens the glass).
So you can have confidence you are purchasing the highest quality glass straws available.
• Made of glass which does not leach ANY TOXINS into your food.
So you can use your non-toxic straws with confidence.
• Created with the beauty and elegance that only glass can give.
You’ll feel like royalty – with a touch of ‘glass’.
• A great environmental addition to your kitchenware.
Great for hot or cold drinks, microwave and dishwasher safe!!
• Are fully backed by our 100% Satisfaction Guarantee.
If they don’t meetyour expectations, return for a full refund.
Covered with our unbelievable Lifetime Guarantee Against Breakage
• Means that if they ever break, we’ll replace them – Free,
(Why do we do this?)
Hand-made in the U.S.A.
Buying from GlassDharma means that your dollar is not going off-shore – it stays right here in the U.S.A.
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So in 2007 we began to boycott stupid and unnecessary plastic products and source biodegradable alternatives.
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February 12, 2010 at 6:32 am
I always have one in my purse and several at home. On of my favorite green products for sure!
February 13, 2010 at 3:10 am
Yes I thought I might take one travelling with me but they are hard to get hold of in England. Eco mn wants to know if they are easily cleaned?
February 13, 2010 at 12:56 am
The straws are amazing! Great idea for christmas gifts and great for the environment. Do they clean easy?
February 15, 2010 at 7:11 am
“Glass does not leach toxins”, you say? WRONG. It leaches lead.
February 17, 2010 at 2:53 pm
Well you can take the point up with glass straw man if you like but before you do you might want to read up on the reports on lead crystal glass ware leaching lead – that’s lead crystal ware – the name might give you a clue as to what kind of glass leaches lead ..
Health Warning – Lead Crystal Ware
Recent studies have found that lead can leach into food from lead crystal hollowware. The International Crystal Federation has provided FDA a report of its research on lead leaching into food and alcoholic beverages, and the industry has started a program in which manufacturers share technological developments to reduce lead leaching. Also FDA has initiated studies of its own on lead leaching from crystalware.
Until FDA reviews all the data and determines what further actions, if any, need to be taken, the agency advises consumers not to store alcoholic beverages in lead crystal decanters, and pregnant women not to routinely drink from lead crystal glasses. Infants should not be fed with lead crystal baby bottles.
Because lead is ubiquitous, FDA recognizes that no effort will totally eliminate lead from the food supply, however desirable that may be. But FDA and many other federal, state and local governments are working together through all available means to reduce exposure to lead. The initial focus is on the sources likely to result in the greatest exposure.