Why Glass Straw

Plain and simple, here’s how and why they work:

Glass straws don’t leach toxins into your food as you drink.
Each time you use your glass straw equals one less plastic straw ending up in your landfill.
One glass straw replaces thousands of plastic straws. (How many times will you use a straw the rest of your life?)
Using your glass drinking straw adds a feeling of beauty to your day.

Made of Borosilicate glass. A type of glass with the main ingredients of silica and boron oxide. Borosilicate glass is well known for having very low thermal expansion, making it resistant to thermal shock, more so than any other common glass. Borosilicate glass was first developed by Otto Schott in the late 19th century. Borosilicate glass is often used for high-quality beverage glassware (a popular brand name is Pyrex). Borosilicate glass has increased durability along with microwave/dishwasher compatibility." borosilicate tubing and is the strongest glass commercially available.

Annealed. Annealing is a heat treatment process wherein a material such as glass is altered, causing changes in its properties such as strength and hardness. It is a process that produces conditions by heating and maintaining a suitable temperature, and then cooling at specific rates. Annealing is used to relieve internal stresses, refine the structure and improve cold working properties." Annealed to Corning, Inc. specifications (a process that strengthens the glass).
So you can have confidence you are purchasing the highest quality glass straws available.

Toxin Free. There’s nothing nasty inside this glass. Unlike plastic, glass isn’t a porous material so it won’t leach into your mouth or drinks ever!
So you can use your non-toxic straws with confidence.

Functional Art. A glass straw is beautiful art that doubles as your favorite beverage jewelry. Unlike the Mona Lisa, this is a piece of art that you will want to show off AND use all the time.

Reusable & Durable. It can withstand temperatures below freezing and up to 1500 degrees Fahrenheit, and cleans up nice in the dishwasher too. A great environmental addition to your kitchenware. Great for hot or cold drinks, microwave and dishwasher safe!!

Protect Your Teeth From Staining. Enjoy your coffee, tea, and wine in style while protecting your pearly whites. Straws also help children develop their speech.

Thoughtful Unique Gifts. Glass straws are the best eco-friendly gift. Not only will the recipient continue to think of you with every use, the turtles will be abundantly grateful too.

Save The Planet. Let's take responsibility and stop using single-use plastics. The earth will thank you.