Do you know what jeans, ballet, and eyeglasses have in common? They were all invented in Italy. And another Italian symbol is now making headlines as a possible solution to a huge environmental problem. In a time when the world is looking for ways to reduce plastic waste, pasta straws may be one of the answers.
Reddit user u/GranFabio recently posted a photo, showing the initiative some bars in Italy have been taking. Generating about 77k upvotes, the message has been spreading like crazy. However, these establishments have to work on replacing the plastic cups as well if they want to embrace the eco-friendly way of life.
Interestingly, there already is a company which sells pasta straws. Stroodles. They say that their straws last for up to an hour, are tasteless, and can be left on the compost heap once people are finished with them. Stoodles last one hour in cold drinks, and the colder the drink, the longer one can use them. This means that the drink can be refilled multiple times and Stroodles can be reused across various drinks.
Here’s what people said about this idea:
COMMENTS