Our Last Straw

Our Last Straw is a coalition of businesses and nonprofits that began in the DC metro region with a mission: eliminate single-use plastic straws.

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Hey Twitter! We're moving the party over to Instagram. Follow and message us there @our_last_straw.

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#OLS Founder @dansimonssays joins @councilofdc’s #RachelClark & #ParadigmOne CEO John Hansen on Monday, July 12th @ 2pm ET to chat about the future of take out & how to begin to eliminate the use of #SingleUsePlastics in #restaurants. To register: https://t.co/vx7uIIoPj5

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"There is hope. There is a path out there. Let's make the change happen now."

We're with you @DaniNierenberg, we love
Markus Eriksen's positivity! @leaplabglobal @5gyres @FoodTank #WorldOceansDay #OLSxWorldOceansDay

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We could keep this conversation going for hours! More to add? Any Qs? Let’s keep it going on Twitter. #OLSxWorldOceansDay #WorldOceansDay
@DaniNierenberg
@FoodTank
@DanSimonsSays
@FoundingFarmers
@NatlAquarium
@ChelliePingree
@leaplabglobal
@5gyres
@RestoreFoodware
@Conscious_DC

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"We have evidence that we can make progress. This issue is NOT too big. You will see us take steps. It's not too late, but it's scarily late." -@DanSimonsSays #OLSxWorldOceansDay #WorldOceansDay #plasticpollution

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"Pay attention to those federal bills. Call your local members of congress and ask them their stance." -@ChelliePingree #OLSxWorldOceansDay #WorldOceansDay #EndPlasticPollution

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Some chatter currently happening from our attendees:

"It’s super helpful to get new ideas of how we can make an impact as individuals. Sometimes it can feel helpless knowing the impact that big businesses have on the environment..."

#OLSxWorldOceansDay #WorldOceansDay @FoodTank

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"One thing diners can do: find new fish to be freinds with. For example, we serve Chesapeake Blue Catfish in our restaurants. It's invasive and delicious." -@DanSimonsSays @FoundingFarmers @FarmFishBakeDC #WorldOceansDay

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"Starting out with skipping the straw can lead to remembering your reusable bag which can lead to calling your representatives to make change." -Maggie Ostdahl @NatlAquarium #OLSxWorldOceansDay #WorldOceansDay

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"We’ve identified 13 sectors in our society where people use plastic. When I think about solutions, it’s diversifying.

If I had an unlimited budget I would find an entrepreneur in every sector in society & fund them." -Markus Eriksen @leaplabglobal #OLSxWorldOceansDay

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Is there an invention that you dream of that could address this plastic pollution problem?

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"This is an issue that requires international cooperation." -@ChelliePingree #PlasticPollution #OLSxWorldOceansDay #WorldOceansDay

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When it comes to what we can do in re: to #plasticpollution : "People & companies have way more power than they realize. Ring the bell to ur HR department. Tell them the amount of plastic pollution the company produces is impacting you." -@DanSimonsSays #OLSxWorldOceansDay

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"We should always be thinking of seafood as a partnership. The ocean has been so generous to us, and we're asking it to do more and more every day." -Sarah Schumann, Fisherwoman #WorldOceansDay #OLSxWorldOceansDay

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3. Get fluent with a question you’ll ask when you're out shopping or eating at restaurants. 'What’s your plan to eliminate plastic pollution?' Start a convo. Vote with your dollar.

4. Vote with your vote." - @DanSimonsSays @FoundingFarmers #WorldOceansDay #OLSxWorldOceansDay

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Q: What can individuals do to make an impact with plastic waste to help our oceans? #WorldOceansDay #OLSxWorldOceansDay

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"There are 4 things that come to mind.

1. Pick 1 thing in your personal life and replace it so it doesn’t have plastic. For me, I use toothpaste bites instead of tubes.

2. Pick 1 at work. For me it was plastic straws. Replace it with something sustainable or eliminate it.

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Here we go... Our #WorldOceansDay Panel, Fish of the Day: Plastic, is ON! #OLSxWorldOceansDay

@DaniNierenberg
@FoodTank
@DanSimonsSays
@FoundingFarmers
@NatlAquarium
@ChelliePingree
@leaplabglobal
@5gyres
@RestoreFoodware
@Conscious_DC

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Our #WorldOceansDay Panel, Fish of the Day: Plastic, kicks off in 15. Still time to register! #OLSxWorldOceansDay

@DaniNierenberg @FoodTank @DanSimonsSays @FoundingFarmers @NatlAquarium @ChelliePingree @leaplabglobal @5gyres @RestoreFoodware @Conscious_DC https://t.co/qtGElhX22k

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Get in on the #WorldOceansDay convo! Use #OLSxWorldOceansDay & engage w/ attendees during today's panel.

🌊Still time to register🌊https://t.co/qtGElhX22k

cc: @DanSimonsSays @FoundingFarmers @NatlAquarium @Newlight @ChelliePingree @leaplabglobal @RestoreFoodware
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