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It's no secret that single-use plastic drinking straws are an environmental hazard: The average person uses 1.6 straws per day, and plastic straws are one of the top ten pollutants collected from our oceans. To create awareness for this eco-issue, National Skip The Straw Day is celebrated every year on the fourth Friday in February.

With National Skip The Straw Day coming up this year on February 22, we've rounded up a few of the best substitutes for single-use plastic straws - so smarten up your bar cart with these cute and eco-friendly alternatives:


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Biodegradable straws

1. Biodegradable Straws from HAY! Straws, $8
These straws are made from the stem of the wheat plant (but are still gluten free!). This pack has 100 straws, so this is a great option if you entertain frequently.


Sand Cloud Metal Straws

Rose gold three-pack

2. Rose Gold Metal Straw from Sand Cloud, $11 for a 3 pack
Use these metal straws over and over again. Each comes with its own cleaner and carrying bag, and a portion of sales goes back to charities that protect against ocean plastic pollution. The metal straws would make a sleek addition to a minimalist bar cart.


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Stainless steel straws

3. Stainless Steel and Silicon Straws from Kleen Kanteen, $9.99
The removable food-grade silicon tip on these straws is comfortable and keeps the straw clean. Perfect for when you bring drinks on-the-go.


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Rainbow-colored reusable straws

4. Reusable Plastic Straws from Kikkerland, $5.99
While these straws are still made from plastic, they are meant to be reusable so you can sip, wash, repeat. The fun patterns are bright, and will make a colorful splash on your home bar.

Do you have a favorite reusable straw? Let us know in the comments below!