Glass Straws invade McDonald's!

I invaded McDonald by getting a group of like minded to bring our plates when ordering. We called it the Green Mob.

This entry is to tell you that I really had done that and still doing it!

I blogged about using reusable straws previously and it got attention from a friend of mine, Danny who is also interested in saving the environment. He thus ordered some from Glass Dharma and it was here 2 weeks ago!

I was so thrilled with them. I took a look at them every other day! *like my babies...*

We did a mob like event in McDonald again but this time, the focus is all on the lovely glass straws.

I will come back with pictures and details soon!

Straw Attack!

I am kinda proud of the McDonald "stunt" (as Matthias previously put). Though not many turned up but the cashiers' expressions were just... took my breath away?! Was thrilled to see them all again.

We are reminded to carry our own bags to shop. We are also encouraged to bring our lunch boxes to tapau. Now, I am urging each one of you to do this with me - bringing your own eco friendly straws.

Let me tell you why:-

1. They are plastic. Should I say more?!

2. You like teh o ais limau, blended coffee, liong shui suit (iced herbal tea) and more many more cold drinks. You can't say no to this - that you love cold drinks because you are a Malaysian =D

I hope you agree with me in this - that you find it disgusting to use the plastic straw to suck up your drink because you know the machas' hands aren't really clean. *They hold the tip of the straw which is also the same place where you place your mouth and tongue*

3. When you order some drinks without ice like bali panas (Hot Barley), they will still stick a plastic straw in your drink despite the fact that they know it is hot. Try to imagine the possible leaching of chemicals into your beverage.

4. Straws are not reusable and even if they do, I don't think you like the idea...

5. Stop the habit of you biting the straws... *_*

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I was googling "Eco Friendly Straws" and I found 2 types:-

1. Stainless Steel Straws - Real Green Goods

2. Glass Straws - Glass Dharma

I try to search online but I can't find any local stores that sell any of them. Tell me if you know any and tell me also if you wanna purchase one with me =)

I particularly like this design. The coloured dots have their function - to stop your straws from rolling down the table!

Green mind + Green Act = A better living world!