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How to Store Drinking Straws

July 22, 2011

Straws stored in tinI purchase 100 count straws from the dollar store that we use on a daily basis. During the Christmas holiday shopping or gift giving, there is a long metal tube that Stockmeyer Short Bread cookies come in which makes a great storage container for straws. The tin holds exactly 100 of the narrow longer flexible straws. This has kept the straws stored in a clean and dry environment and keeps them from falling out of the bags that can risk contamination. It's also great when traveling or during a picnic.

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By SONIA MALLONI from Cincinnati, OH

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July 22, 20110 found this helpful

Good idea. I've been using an Oatmeal Box, but I like your metal cookie can a lot better.
Thank you for sharing.
Pookarina

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July 22, 20110 found this helpful

Thank you!
It also keeps the tin from ending up in the landfill as well.

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July 23, 20110 found this helpful

This is a good idea. I never thought about using my old Saltine can for storing straws, but I can put it to good use now. Thanks for the tip.

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July 23, 20111 found this helpful

But why use "plastic" straws at all? Plastics have harmful toxins in them, so putting them into your mouth directly, just like drinking from plastic water bottles, is something to be avoided. Also, because they are so lightweight, they may end up the in streets, roads, parks, etc. if they blow out of your trash bin or even blow away if they're in the landfill. If you must use straws at all (not sure why they're so necessary), why not go for paper? Better for you and your family, better for the environment!

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