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National Skip The Straw Day is an important event dedicated to doing away with plastic straws and switching to biodegradable alternatives in light of all the litter they create. This day is observed in various states within the U.S.
This day is observed by various organizations that work for the reduction of plastic pollution, including Coral Keepers, the founders of this day. Additionally, it is also observed by those who raise awareness about saving marine life, along with the environmentally-conscious general public.
This important day was started in the year 2017. Ever since, it has been annually held on the fourth Friday of every February to spread awareness about how plastic straw use is causing destruction of the environment, especially in the ocean.
National Skip The Straw Day was established by a few student activists who formed a group called the 'Coral Keepers'. They were further guided and supported by their advisor, Susan Tate.
From the invention of straws to the activism against using plastic straws, there are a number of events that have occurred in between. Continue reading to learn more!
Several organizations, or even regular groups of people, arrange a trash-picking event on this day to get rid of plastic waste. Many restaurants and organizations across the country also take part by switching from harmful plastics to eco-friendly and disposable alternatives, like bamboo straws, paper straws, or even glass straws.
The best way to observe this day is by avoiding using plastic straws, and resorting to biodegradable and healthy options, like paper straws. You can also use this day to educate yourself and your loved ones about the disadvantages of plastic and how it is not renewable and negatively affects marine life, especially sea turtles.
In the U.S., nearly 50 million plastic straws make their way into the ocean each day.
Plastic straws are not biodegradable. Rather, they break up into microplastic particles that cause immense harm to marine life. Additionally, these plastics can be consumed as food by fish, which eventually ends up in our diet.
The best way to stop using plastic straws is by using renewable straws, like those made from paper and glass.
Plastic straws cause immense harm to the environment and therefore should not be used.
National Skip The Straw Day was invented by of a group of student activists who are affiliated with 'Coral Keepers'.
One disadvantage of observing this day is that not everyone has access to paper or glass straws that will enable them to participate.
Kids are excited about this day because they get to learn about the ill effects of plastics. Additionally, kids are introduced to different disposable straws by their parents on this day, and that can be quite fun.
This day is observed to encourage people to get rid of harmful plastic straws and switch to something disposable and sustainable in order to drink beverages. Hence, this day is quite important for the environment.
| Date | Day |
|---|---|
| February 28, 2020 | Friday |
| February 26, 2021 | Friday |
| February 25, 2022 | Friday |
| February 24, 2023 | Friday |
| February 23, 2024 | Friday |
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At Kidadl we pride ourselves on offering families original ideas to make the most of time spent together at home or out and about, wherever you are in the world. We strive to recommend the very best things that are suggested by our community and are things we would do ourselves - our aim is to be the trusted friend to parents.
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Kidadl provides inspiration to entertain and educate your children. We recognise that not all activities and ideas are appropriate and suitable for all children and families or in all circumstances. Our recommended activities are based on age but these are a guide. We recommend that these ideas are used as inspiration, that ideas are undertaken with appropriate adult supervision, and that each adult uses their own discretion and knowledge of their children to consider the safety and suitability.
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