25: Straws vs. Fishing Nets: The Real Deal

ECO CHIC

The argument against straw-free movements has been circulating the internet… today we’re addressing the real deal when it comes to commercial fishing debris! Yes, a lot of our marine plastic is from fishing nets – but that doesn’t mean we should ignore efforts to eliminate plastic straws. We’re getting into the issues with both sides of the argument. And we have a fun surprise later!!

* Great article about fishing debris, ghost nets 
* Plastic Island 
* Reusable stainless-steel straws on Amazon

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