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Simply Straws

Simply Straws offers simple solutions to reduce single-use plastics through our reusable straws, utensils, and drinkware. We strive to use our business as a force for good. We are an award-winning certified B Corporation, a WBENC Certified Women Business Enterprise, and a member of 1% For The Planet.

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The rise of conscious consumerism

Conscious consumerism entails considering the consequences of your purchases. Is the company environmentally responsible, and is it committed to social equality? Are the purchases you’re making helping or harming the planet? When you feel like your choices can help, fashion, travel beauty, and dining out can become more fulfilling. A recent study found that, although 66% of consumers worldwide are willing to pay more for sustainable goods, their money is not always there.

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Alternatives to Plastic Straws

Plastic waste consciousness has increased rapidly in recent years, and a number of cities, municipalities, states, and countries around the world have adopted legislation to restrict the use of plastic straws and other single-use cookware.

Plastic straws are meant to be used once for a few minutes and then discarded, polluting our world for years to come. And, although some people do want a plastic straw, the vast majority of the world’s population does not.

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Greenwashing: How to Spot It and Stop it?

Greenwashing is a way to increase sales by saying that a product or company is environmentally friendly when in reality, it’s the exact opposite. They essentially can say they are doing great things for our mother earth but do not have to show any evidence to their statement. By making false promises, companies are making an insane amount of money from deceiving us.

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Is Sustainable Fashion a Scam?

Even though these fast apparel firms have engaged in various human rights abuses, there are massive humanitarian and environmental costs buried under a high price tag. Let’s look at the environmental problems created by the mass manufacturing of low-cost clothing. Quick fashion is an umbrella word for the rapid phase of translating innovative product trends into clothes on the shop floor.

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What sustainability means for your business?

Sustainability is generally about managing resources and contributing the world’s resources in terms of good health, safe water, clean air, etc. However, in business, sustainability breaks down to the triple bottom line (TBL) concept. It is used a lot when speaking about sustainable development, and particularly sustainability in business.

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Alternatives to Disposable Cups/Plates

Finding and enjoying the food is all great, but have you ever wondered whether or not the cutlery or utensils you were using is adding to our planet’s problems? Plastic knives and forks are plentiful at concerts, stores, barbecues, and garden parties because they are easy to get and extremely cheap in price. And so, when it comes to party materials, there are far greener choices to consider.

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