One Small Change Can Make a Big Difference

Every July, millions of people around the world participate in Plastic Free July—a global movement that encourages us all to reduce our reliance on single-use plastics. While it can feel overwhelming to think about all the plastic in our daily lives, the truth is that meaningful change often starts with one simple habit.

For us at DrinkingStraws.Glass, that’s exactly how our journey began.

Changing Habits, One Sip at a Time

Since 2011, our family has been handcrafting reusable glass drinking straws with one goal in mind: to offer a beautiful, durable alternative to disposable plastic straws.

What started as a simple idea has grown into a small family business that has supplied customers around the world and over 1,500 retail stores. Every straw is still handmade with care, one at a time, right here in Washington State.

We believe sustainability doesn’t have to be boring—it can be colorful, fun, and something you genuinely enjoy using every day.

Why We Chose Glass

People often ask us why we only make clear glass straws instead of colored glass.

After nearly 30 years of glass working experience, we’ve learned that clear glass offers the best combination of strength, durability, and cleanliness.

One of the biggest advantages of clear glass is that you can easily see inside the straw to make sure it’s completely clean after every use. That’s something you simply can’t do with stainless steel, silicone, or colored glass straws.

Your reusable straw should give you peace of mind every time you take a sip.

Built to Last

One of our favorite things about making glass straws is seeing customers still using the same straw years later.

Because we believe in making products that last, every DrinkingStraws.Glass straw comes with our Lifetime Guarantee.

If your straw ever breaks, chips, or cracks, simply send us a photo and we’ll replace it with a clear straw—because reusable products should actually be reusable for life.

Over the last 15 years, we’ve replaced fewer than 5% of the straws we’ve made, something we’re incredibly proud of.

Plastic-Free Isn’t Just Our Product—It’s Our Business

Plastic Free July isn’t just something we talk about once a year.

It’s something we practice every single day.

We work hard to keep our business as plastic-free as possible by using:

• Plastic-free shipping materials
• Plastic-free packaging
• Paper-based product boxes
• A reusable product designed to last for years instead of minutes

Even the small decisions matter.

When thousands of people each make one small change, the impact becomes enormous.

More Than Just Straws

Choosing a reusable straw may seem like a tiny step, but it’s often the beginning of a larger journey toward more mindful living.

Many of our customers tell us that after switching to a reusable glass straw, they began carrying reusable water bottles, reusable shopping bags, refillable coffee cups, and making other environmentally conscious choices.

That’s exactly what Plastic Free July is all about—not perfection, but progress.

Every Sip Makes a Difference

Whether you’re just beginning your sustainability journey or you’ve been living plastic-free for years, we’re honored to be a small part of your everyday routine.

Every reusable straw represents hundreds—sometimes thousands—of disposable straws that never have to be used.

It’s a simple habit that adds up over time.

Thank You

As a small family business, we truly appreciate every customer who has supported us over the years.

When you choose DrinkingStraws.Glass, you’re supporting handcrafted American-made products, sustainable business practices, and a family that genuinely believes small changes can create lasting impact.

This Plastic Free July, we invite you to make one simple swap.

Carry your reusable straw.

Bring it to your favorite coffee shop.

Take it on vacation.

Keep one in your car.

Gift one to a friend.

Because changing the world doesn’t always require big actions.

Sometimes it starts with something as simple as changing the way you sip.

Happy Plastic Free July from our family to yours.

Changing habits, one sip at a time.