Whats the problem
where do plastic straws end up
in the ocean
what can marine animals mistake plastic for
Food
Straws are the __ most found ocean trash
11th
What is one alternative to plastic straws
paper straws, mental straws, glass straws
When was the paper straw invented
in 1888
how many straws are used in a day in the US
around 500 million
what can happen to an animal that eats plastic
they can get sick or die
what percentage of seabirds ingest plastic
71%
What is one good thing about metal and glass straws
they don't leave a bad taste in your mouth, they are Eco friendly, they are reusable
Who invented the paper straw
Marvin Stone
How long does it take for plastic to decompose
around 200 years
what are 2 animals that plastic can harm
turtles, whales, dolphins, seals, sea lions, and seabirds
What percent of turtles ingest plastic
30%
How long does it take for a paper straw to break down
2-6 weeks
Who's mistake created one of the first straws
a glass blower's
How many times can the plastic straws we use in a day circle the earth
2.5 times
What can plastic straws harm besides animals
the ecosystems
Around how many straws are used in a year
8.5 million
What is one good thing about paper straws
They bio degrade, don't collect bacteria
When was the first plastic straw invented
1950-1960
how big is the garbage patch in the pacific ocean
twice the size of Texas or 600,000 square miles
What almost happened to the sea turtle that got a straw stuck up its nose
it almost died
What are the 2 big company's that are starting to switch to paper straws
McDonald and Star Bucks
What is one bad thing about Glass and metal straws
They can collect lots of bacteria if not cleaned properly
Where was the one of the first straws invented
In Ohio