I got a Yeti cup as a gift. I use it without a straw. At first I hated it because it seemed like hot drinks never cooled in it but it’s grown on me, and see that as an advantage. Somehow, though, I manage to knock it over regularly with my desk chair. They need to make a sippy tippy version for me!
We have our gin and tonics in our Yetis every day at 5 PM. No straws. Tiny ice cubes (mini ice cube tray).
I think I will put a stainless straw in my purse in case I ever want or need one when I’m out and about. Makes sense.
Pack of reusable straws to be used with a Yeti:
https://www.amazon.com/Silicone-Straws-Tumbler-Complete-Bundle/dp/B01N45XUAD/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1499184640&sr=8-2&keywords=straw+for+yeti+tumbler+30+oz
“They need to make a sippy tippy version for me!”
There is a market opportunity! Judging by this thread. Someone needs to do a Kickstarter! 
re the Stainless Steel Straws – how are folks washing them in the dishwasher? I was thinking they could go in the dishwasher basket, but I’m thinking they might fall through. Put sideways on the top shelf I don’t think they’d get much cleaning at all.
The Yeti is easier to drink with a straw because of the ice. LOL LBowie - maybe they could make a Yeti with a rounded bottom so it would roll but not tip - like one of those punching bag clowns.
I missed this thread when it was first posted. But had to chuckle because one of my podcasts had a long discussion on “no straws” or reusable straws very recently - first I’ve really heard of the no straw agenda!
I admit to being a straw liker. I like my San Pellegrino sparkling water with an array of diced fruit in it…and I like to drink that with a firm paper straw - which can be recycled. My weekend treat.
@arabrab I regularly put the stainless steel straws in the basket of the dishwasher. Mine don’t fall through.
Our local pizza chain (Pagliacci) switched to paper straws recently. They are dark brown on the exterior, with a white interior. A straw lasts most of the way through a cup of Diet Coke. Then, the sharp edges of the lid hole shred the straw. I need a second straw for my refill. Time to carry a reusable, I guess.
A ss straw will likely not be washed well in a dishwasher. Take a clear tube the size of your straw, let some milkshake dry on the inside, and put it into the dishwasher and see if it comes out clean.
We got something like this ages ago and the kids loved them. Stainless steel spoon straws! We never had the little bottle brush but just rinsed them promptly with hot water.
Zoos generally don’t have straws or lids on their drinks and people survive. No matter how careful we are, there is always the wind. And even if you put something in the trash the wind might take it out. In your own house, not as likely but pretty likely outdoors.
I never use straws. And it drives me nuts to see people eating in a fast food restaurant with a lid on their drink cups.
Bendable straws are necessary for elderly people who have had strokes or who have a problem holding a cup with trembling hands.
Sure. Small subgroup, though, and non-plastic straws can be bendable as well.
In California…give an unasked for straw…go to jail…
http://abcnews.go.com/US/california-lawmaker-taking-flak-plastic-straw-bill/story?id=52681569
My state likes to take on the huge problems facing us today by enacting new and wonderful legislation to curb such horrible behavior as a restaurant giving straws when they were not explicitly asked to do so…
Meanwhile…we will continue to use straws if we want too. I drink quite a bit of lemon water. I use a straw so the acid bypasses the teeth.
Good idea, dietz. I just made an appointment for teeth whitening. After that, I’m going to use straws. Using a straw would keep drinks that stain teeth, like iced tea, off the teeth.
I agree with the awareness of not wasting any resource unnecessarily or contributing to trash buildup. However, there are lots of reasons to use straws and/or lids, and I will continue to do so as I see fit.
Ever since watching a huge pile of garbage wash ashore on vacation in the Caribbean, I’ve been more careful about unnecessary bags and straws. Before that, I knew it was a problem but it didn’t hit home in quite the same way.
I’m not at zero but I’m closer than I was.
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/03/22/climate/great-pacific-garbage-patch.html
Sobering. Obviously, this thread is not for those that don’t care. For those that do and have other tips and suggestions on how they contribute to limiting their personal trash creation, I’m all ears as I’d like to continue to reduce my personal contribution.
Non-plastic straws keep stains off teeth, too, BTW. 