Have you ever stopped to think about how many plastic straws you go through in a day? Or even a week? It’s not something most of us keep track of, but it might just become your new guilty pleasure to count those little tubes of doom, especially since being aware can truly make a difference for our planet.
A new documentary titled STRAWS is here to rock your eco-friendly world. The trailer has just dropped, and if it’s any indication, this film packs a mighty punch. You know it’s serious when you see a straw lodged in a turtle’s nose—yeah, that image will stick with you, and you can’t ignore the fact that straws contribute a staggering 8.5 cubic tons of plastic waste to our oceans annually.
The trailer kicks off with an intriguing question: “Why do you think someone invented straws?” A young boy humorously responds, “I guess just the problem of having to lift the cup to your face.” It’s a lighthearted take, but it also reflects the absurdity of our reliance on these plastic contraptions. While some people genuinely need straws, the majority of them are just unnecessary plastic waste.
As Linda Green, the director of the film, explains, “For many, including myself, it’s an eye-opening realization. Plastic straws are simply a habit, and once you think about it, you realize they’re not essential.” To clarify, the film isn’t against straws per se; it’s against plastic straws. It encourages us to be more thoughtful about our straw usage—like ordering that iced latte and kindly saying, “No straw, please.” Or perhaps suggesting that your favorite coffee shop only provide straws upon request instead of automatically handing them out.
There are plenty of alternatives out there! You can opt for paper straws (which can be recycled), steel, glass, or even biodegradable options. The beauty of tackling the straw issue is that it requires only a tiny shift in our habits. Seriously, it’s super easy to ditch those plastic straws.
The documentary is a quick 30-minute watch and kid-friendly too! Public screenings of STRAWS are popping up all over the country and worldwide, or you can host your own community screening by purchasing educational rights through their website. This would be a fantastic film to bring into schools for our little ones!
As for me, just watching the trailer was enough to make me swear off plastic straws for good. It was the final straw, pun intended. Will you take the plunge too?
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To sum it up, STRAWS is not just a film—it’s a wake-up call to rethink our plastic habits. It encourages us to change our behavior for the betterment of our planet, one straw at a time.