THE PROBLEM
We use 500 million plastic straws every day in the U.S.
Many of those plastic straws end up in our oceans, polluting the water and harming sea life. If we don’t act now, by 2050 plastics in the ocean will outweigh the fish. One small change can have a big impact: #stopsucking on plastic straws.
THE SOLUTION
Take action for our ocean
We believe 2017 is the year to create a global movement with measurable impact.
Institutional change
Do you work for or represent a bar, restaurant, or venue? Learn more about the Strawless Ocean Institution Program and how you can make the switch from plastic.
Individual action
Help us build a wave of change! Take the pledge, share your commitment, and challenge your local institutions to #StopSucking and support a Strawless Ocean.
current social media pledge count
92 Million Plastic Straws Refused
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#STOPSUCKING
Found 58 straws in a few hours on the beach and around the @HiltonWaikoloa. Save some turtles and #stopsucking Mahalo! pic.twitter.com/3k7XLN2HLa
— Natalie Sacker (@nataliesacker18) July 18, 2017
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