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NOVELTY PLACE Drinking Helmet - Can Holder Drinker Hat Cap with Straw for Beer and Soda - Party Fun

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You can find other alternatives to single-use plastic straws, which are better for the environment because they can be composted, but are still one-use as they deteriorate quickly. For a start, the coloured glass makes them look super chic, so they’d be great for a party (adults only though – glass straws at a children’s party is, of course, not a good idea). The problem with bamboo is that, as it’s a natural material, the sizes of bamboo straws can vary, with many being too fat to be comfortable. Our judges liked the mouthfeel of these straws and their ability to be bendy or straight, but thought the bendiness was extreme to the point of looking a bit silly. Although they're at risk of smashing, glass straws are generally sturdy and are a hygienic option, as you can see how clean the inside is.

The pack contains three straight and three curved straws, plus a cotton cleaning brush, plus they're dishwasher safe. Most are made from food-grade stainless steel, which means they are not as susceptible to rust as other metals and won’t break – so will last a really long time. The benefits of silicone straws are that they’re long-lasting and could be used for both hot and cold drinks. As we become increasingly aware of the detrimental effects of single-use plastic on the environment, we're always looking for ways to cut down. The pros of glass straws are that they’re smooth and sturdy and don’t impart any sort of taste onto drinks.However, none of the silicone straws we tested made it into our review because we found them all to be too flimsy, floppy and rubbery – not qualities you want from a straw! We looked at whether the straws come with a cleaning brush and how effective it was, as well as the general cleaning instructions, for example are they hand-wash only or dishwasher safe. For a straw to be truly sustainable, it should not only be made as sustainability as possible in the first place, but should also be able to be recycled or composted at the end of its life. It’s for that reason that we liked these: although there is some variation in their sizes, on the whole, they’re much slimmer.

Although we are all making an effort to reduce plastic in our lives, there are several pros of reusable straws made from hard plastic – they are extremely durable, don’t impart any ‘taste’ to the drink and have arguably the best mouthfeel. You might assume that a reusable straw is a better option for the environment than a single-use plastic one, but what about when you eventually want to stop using it? For this, we looked at how transportable the straws were – did they collapse or fold down for easy transporation? Some users also complain of a slightly woody taste, and they don’t last as long as metal or plastic ones as they deteriorate after prolonged use.Bamboo is thought to be a very sustainable material because it’s fast-growing and doesn’t require as much water as other crops to grow, nor does it require fertiliser or pesticides.

If you haven't washed your straws and they have dried-on bits inside them then soak them first and then wash as before. There are a lot of metal straws on the market right now and you might be fooled into thinking that they’re all the same, but after testing several different brands, we found a surprising amount of variation.The stainless steel, retractable straw is just 8cm when not extended, and fits neatly inside its little case. This set of two stainless steel straws comes with a silicone section, so you can bend them if you want to. The most common gripes with metal straws are that they can impart a metallic taste on drinks, can clink against the teeth and, as metal is extremely heat conductive, you can't use them with hot drinks. We tried several varieties of each material, using them to drink from varying glass sizes, and with different drinks. However, Lulu notes that at 23cm, they’re long, which could cause problems at children’s parties with small cups (they’d easily get knocked out), so are better for use in taller glasses.

The two metal parts, plus the silicone, can be pulled apart so that they pack down to fit into a silicone tube for easy transportation.

Although the feeling of using a glass straw takes a little getting used to, we came around to these for a number of reasons. If you find a variety that's dishwasher safe and can be recycled at the end of its life, then we think it’s one of the best choices. If you're someone who can’t live without straws, there are plenty of more eco-friendly alternatives to single-use plastic ones. Despite not being labelled as dishwasher safe, Lulu frequently washes hers in the dishwasher and they’ve stood the test of time.

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