I did my part, did you do yours?
By Toni
@toniganzon (77137)
Philippines
August 28, 2018 5:48am CST
Last week, I ordered my bamboo straw set online. One set contains the regular straw, milk tea/boba straw, and a samala pouch. This product was being promoted by one of the celebrities here who's an ambassador in the environmental protection. Since last year, she has been actively campaigning against the use of plastic materials and saving the ocean.
I got inspired and wanted to do my part even though it's just a tiny one. So I bought this set of straws which I plan to bring with me whenever I go somewhere. It makes me feel good to make this contribution. I started using shampoo bars too recently because of the same reason. It may not be nothing to others but it's something for me.
Would you be interested in using bamboo straw?
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@toniganzon (77137)
• Philippines
29 Aug 18
That's good. I don't like plastic straws.
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@toniganzon (77137)
• Philippines
29 Aug 18
@LadyDuck These days they even use cheap plastics. I can taste the plastic when drinking my beverage.
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@LadyDuck (502429)
• Italy
29 Aug 18
@toniganzon I am glad that they now sell the straws made with real straw, it brings back memories, because those were the products sold when I was a kid. Old good times when plastic was not used.
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@allen0187 (59694)
• Philippines
29 Aug 18
I'd be interested in using such. As for shampoo bars, I'm bald, so I'm good.
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@allen0187 (59694)
• Philippines
2 Sep 18
@toniganzon I've seen the metal ones. I want to try the bamboo toothbrush with the organic lemon charcoal toothpaste powder.
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@toniganzon (77137)
• Philippines
2 Sep 18
@allen0187 I owned metal ones before. I bought bamboo this time because it also helps the women who made the pouch, and the indigenous people in our country for the bamboo straws. Part of the proceeds help the planet earth and feed the hungry children all over the world.
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@toniganzon (77137)
• Philippines
29 Aug 18
You don't need the shampoo bar at all, brother. Try the bamboo straw, I think it's pretty cool.
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@wolfgirl569 (135722)
• Marion, Ohio
28 Aug 18
I have hard plastic ones that I rinse and reuse.
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@toniganzon (77137)
• Philippines
29 Aug 18
Isn't it unsafe to reuse plastic straws? They have to be PBE free.
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@toniganzon (77137)
• Philippines
29 Aug 18
@wolfgirl569 Yes I know what kind of plastics they are. I used to have them when I was a kid.
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@wolfgirl569 (135722)
• Marion, Ohio
29 Aug 18
@toniganzon These are a hard plastic for re using. I run very hot water through them after splashing them around in the dish water.
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@toniganzon (77137)
• Philippines
29 Aug 18
I try to do what I can. I'm thinking of ordering more as a corporate gift this December.
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@toniganzon (77137)
• Philippines
29 Aug 18
@sol_cee Yes I can. You can actually request for engraving at an additional fee.
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@sol_cee (38669)
• Philippines
29 Aug 18
@toniganzon That would be a lovely idea. And maybe you can personalize them?
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@toniganzon (77137)
• Philippines
31 Aug 18
I think so too. About 5 years ago when I went to Bkk I was surprised how much plastic they use. When I bought two items from 7/11 they placed them in two separate plastic bags when they can just put all together in one. So I returned the plastic bag.
In our city, we even have a no plastic day. I know it's not enough but it's progress.
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@toniganzon (77137)
• Philippines
2 Sep 18
@DianneN I don’t think there’s such an awareness in Bangkok at all. They simply don’t care.
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@DianneN (254926)
• United States
1 Sep 18
@toniganzon Progress takes time. Many stores and shops are beginning to do their part now.
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@ilocosboy (45155)
• Philippines
28 Aug 18
I'm interested in using shampoo bars, I think its cool. I fond of planting trees and vegetable so yes I am doing my contribution.
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@toniganzon (77137)
• Philippines
28 Aug 18
That's really great. There are a lot of shampoo bars being sold these days. In different varieties too.
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@toniganzon (77137)
• Philippines
29 Aug 18
@ilocosboy I'm not sure they are selling them in stores. But I know they're available online.
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@koopharper (7599)
• Canada
29 Aug 18
Interesting product. I rarely straws and never at home. I don't think I've used a straw since I quit working at the restaurant. Reducing pollution is always a good thing.
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@toniganzon (77137)
• Philippines
29 Aug 18
True. It really is a good thing to contribute somehow.
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@toniganzon (77137)
• Philippines
29 Aug 18
I would still prefer bamboo over paper. I'm already using a lot of paper and I don't want to consume more as much as possible. Restaurants here would use recycled paper towel which is good.
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@antonbunot (11146)
• Calgary, Alberta
24 Nov 18
O, I love it when you do it all.. yay, I did the same mistake again .. commenting right away after reading the title. Hehehe
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@antonbunot (11146)
• Calgary, Alberta
25 Nov 18
@toniganzon o, boy! Hah,hah, omg!
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@lookatdesktop (27156)
• Dallas, Texas
31 Aug 18
I like bamboo. It can be used to make lots of things, not to mention, a computer keyboard & mouse. Here is a YouTube video link to such a thing.
This is a product demonstration of our natural bamboo wireless Bamboo Keyboard and Mouse Combination (KBB-600CW)
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@toniganzon (77137)
• Philippines
1 Sep 18
Three years ago we had our annual bike fest and I got to try out a bamboo bike. It looks like this.
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@toniganzon (77137)
• Philippines
1 Sep 18
@lookatdesktop Yes they have been producing that here for quite some time already. It's super cool.
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@toniganzon (77137)
• Philippines
29 Aug 18
They're shampoo in a bar. Not liquid so they're not in a plastic container at all.
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@JudyEv (382036)
• Rockingham, Australia
29 Aug 18
@toniganzon Thanks. I should have been able to work that out really. 
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
29 Aug 18
are those pieces of bamboo straw reusable?
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@toniganzon (77137)
• Philippines
29 Aug 18
Yes they are reusable that's why they come with a brush cleaner.
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@FayeHazel (40230)
• United States
28 Aug 18
Every little bit counts, good for you! I would wonder at getting the straws clean enough on the inside since one can't see to clean them? I dislike using straws myself unless it's for Boba which I totally love
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@toniganzon (77137)
• Philippines
29 Aug 18
The set comes with a brush cleaner so you can clean it without worrying at all.
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@FayeHazel (40230)
• United States
29 Aug 18
@toniganzon Oh that's even better. A great idea :-)
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@freelancermariagrace (29342)
• Philippines
29 Aug 18
Wow, that’s awesome. I also have a straw that’s environment-friendly (stainless-steel). My little sister gave it to me on my birthday. I love the fact that I am doing something good for the environment.
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@toniganzon (77137)
• Philippines
29 Aug 18
I had the stainless steel too but not using it anymore. I bought these straw because the proceeds also go to the indigenous people in our country and to the women who made the samala.
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