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Made in Sweden
Radically beige straws made from Swedish reed A few years ago a video of a turtle with a plastic straw stuck in its nose went viral on social media. The turtle’s distress was plain, and the image resonated with many who became suddenly aware of the issue of plastic in our waters. By Alejandra Cerda Ojens |
Photos: Olivia Zandin
Since then, single-use plastic straws have been banned in the EU, but what are the alternatives? Paper straws have been 28 |
Issue 144
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July 2022
around for quite a while. While they’re great for a minute or two, they quickly get soft and soggy, and can’t be used for hot
drinks. But, what if there was a sustainable option that could be used for both hot and cold drinks, that was produced locally? Spoiler alert: there is, and it’s completely natural and feels good to use. The straws from Raws are made from Swedish reed. As Sweden is generously surrounded by water and rich in lakes,
