Presentation that accompanied a speech about raising awareness of plastic usage in the United States

2. • Not Biodegradable
• Ends up in landfills
and the ocean
• Breaks down into
microplastics that
animals consume

5. Who does this affect?

13. • Less oil and electricity
used to make straws
• Millions of marine
animals saved from
plastic consumption
• Reduce concentration
of microplastics in
drinking water

14. X 2 Straws/Day = 18,250 Straws/Year