csopi Posted May 12, 2018 #151 Share Posted May 12, 2018 I will be selling straws on every cruise, $2 each plus 20% gratuity of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fincherson Posted May 12, 2018 #152 Share Posted May 12, 2018 For those of you who don't seem to grasp the concept of damage a plastic straw can cause, here is a video that may start to help you learn: We grasp it. Some of us just choose not to be hypocrites by shaming others when we've got our own strikes in the environmentalist cololumn. While you're supporting cruising I won't take your argument against straws seriously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbryan5 Posted May 12, 2018 #153 Share Posted May 12, 2018 When I am done with each straw I will feed it to a puppy. :'):'):'):'):'):') Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newmexicoNita Posted May 12, 2018 #154 Share Posted May 12, 2018 I'm on the NCL Jewel and just ordered a frozen Bushwhacker at the pool bar. The bartender brought it to me and apologized that there is no straw. I thought at first he meant they ran out or just didn't have any, but he went on to explain that the company said to no longer give out straws. It's not easy to drink a frozen drink without a straw. And this is the third day. I had no issues in earlier days of getting a straw. I had to ask for one each time, but I got one. So I'm not sure if it's just a pool bar thing or a shipwide policy. To whom do I complain? why would you want to complain? It is an environmental issue and what is best for the ocean, We were on the Dawn last week and attended a QandA meeting. They said they are working on getting some sort of straw that is better, but don't know when this will happen. I am not a huge nut case when it come to the environment but appreciate the attempt to to keep our oceans clean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pathubia Posted May 12, 2018 #155 Share Posted May 12, 2018 Ready. And we will be careful disposing of them. Sent from my SM-G930P using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drvmywifecrzy Posted May 13, 2018 #156 Share Posted May 13, 2018 I got this for my Upcoming cruise Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb Nahoumi Posted May 13, 2018 #157 Share Posted May 13, 2018 Shipwide, and supposivly all lines. It is a conservation measure, some states and cities will also be banning them. Sent from my SM-G950U using Forums mobile app They already are. Some restaurants are issuing reusable stainless straws with some drinks. This was on the news a few weeks ago. Dunkin Donuts still has a straw dispenser inside it's stores. I guess that they haven't caught on yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy2b@sea Posted May 13, 2018 #158 Share Posted May 13, 2018 This is perhaps the stupidest issue ever discussed in the history of the internet. Sent from my iPad using Forums As the alleged superior race we need to put animals before our selfish selves! We have mouths for drinking and aquatic fish, turtles etc die from plastic waste. Of course we eat those fish which are eating the plastic!! Also, we need to think to the future and give our kids and grandchildren a planet worth living in... How many years does it take to decompose a... PLASTICS: -plastic bag: 10-500 years -plastic straw: up to 200 years -plastic water bottle: 450 years -plastic beverage container: 500+ years -plastic 6 pack holder: 450 years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy2b@sea Posted May 13, 2018 #159 Share Posted May 13, 2018 (edited) Let's put the planet first so that we can enjoy it in the future. Edited May 13, 2018 by Happy2b@sea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy2b@sea Posted May 14, 2018 #160 Share Posted May 14, 2018 Let's put the planet first so that we can enjoy it in the future. The question isn't do we like straws with our drinks because yes, most people do. The point is that animals are seriously injured or starve to death because of plastic. We in turn will ingest this plastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ny4me2 Posted May 14, 2018 #161 Share Posted May 14, 2018 Plastic drinking straws are now the #5 worst plastic pollution problem. More than 500 million straws are thrown away each day in the U.S. alone! They are found by the 1,000's even on the most remote beaches in the world. A big push is on to eliminate them. Of course NCL could have done a better job of informing all the crew what the reason was, as well as come up with a reasonable degradable substitute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LocalTracks Posted May 14, 2018 #162 Share Posted May 14, 2018 I wasn’t aware the ships were tossing the straws overboard. Individual bottles of water need to be banned. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Instead of "banning" straws, bottles, or any other small plastic item, how about adding recycle bins throughout the ships? Like several people have stated, just because there are some inconsiderate people doesn't mean everyone should have to give up things they enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LocalTracks Posted May 14, 2018 #163 Share Posted May 14, 2018 I don’t see how they should be able to stop you. But to be honest bringing plastic straws would be pretty lame so at least take stainless steel or similar ones. No thanks. I'll bring a plastic ones and dispose of them properly. I think walking around with a stainless steel straw all day would be "pretty lame." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thistimeplease Posted May 14, 2018 #164 Share Posted May 14, 2018 No thanks. I'll bring a plastic ones and dispose of them properly. I think walking around with a stainless steel straw all day would be "pretty lame." I agree with you, I'll be bringing my plastic ones also. Which I will make sure get disposed of properly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckeyefrank Posted May 14, 2018 #165 Share Posted May 14, 2018 As the alleged superior race we need to put animals before our selfish selves! We have mouths for drinking and aquatic fish, turtles etc die from plastic waste. Of course we eat those fish which are eating the plastic!! Also, we need to think to the future and give our kids and grandchildren a planet worth living in... How many years does it take to decompose a... PLASTICS: -plastic bag: 10-500 years -plastic straw: up to 200 years -plastic water bottle: 450 years -plastic beverage container: 500+ years -plastic 6 pack holder: 450 years I am all for us taking care of the planet, however; these "statistics" are misleading. The number of years presented above are how long plastic takes to decompose in a landfill. Do some basic research on a landfill and you will notice that they are designed to PREVENT decomposition of the material in them. The creators of the landfill do not want the decomposed material to leach into local waterways. Most plastic left out in sunlight will decompose within a year. A type of plastic named PLA can decompose in as little as 45 days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmoniz Posted May 14, 2018 #166 Share Posted May 14, 2018 I'm sure cigarette butts do some damage too! They should ban smoking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Computer Nerd Posted May 14, 2018 #167 Share Posted May 14, 2018 Its happening on other lines as well.Just off a Carnival cruise where pretty much straws were by request only. When being served a drink they would not serve you with a straw Straws by request is fine (many folks don't care and it saves money). Banning straws, like banning soda, is ridiculous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gampy1967 Posted May 14, 2018 #168 Share Posted May 14, 2018 The question isn't do we like straws with our drinks because yes, most people do. The point is that animals are seriously injured or starve to death because of plastic. We in turn will ingest this plastic. What a shame!! The poor turtle has a coke problem and we are fighting over plastic straws for 9 pages.:eek::eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Computer Nerd Posted May 14, 2018 #169 Share Posted May 14, 2018 Unless we want to cruise in a sea full of plastic then we need to stop using it! We managed to drink beverages thousands of years before straws were introduced! And just where could you find a pina colada a thousand years ago? :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Computer Nerd Posted May 14, 2018 #170 Share Posted May 14, 2018 Straws are bad for the environment. . Sent from my iPhone using Forums Not if they are properly disposed of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Computer Nerd Posted May 14, 2018 #171 Share Posted May 14, 2018 Shipwide, and supposivly all lines. It is a conservation measure, some states and cities will also be banning them. Sent from my SM-G950U using Forums mobile app Not Carnival. They have become by request only but not banned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Computer Nerd Posted May 14, 2018 #172 Share Posted May 14, 2018 As the alleged superior race we need to put animals before our selfish selves! HAHAHA!!!! Too funny!! :'):'):') Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FtLauderdaleMitch Posted May 14, 2018 #173 Share Posted May 14, 2018 So we just had this discussion at our family table the other day and we had mixed thoughts as I personally don’t like using a straw but my wife does. I do know that it is a real environmental issue and it’s not just straws. Here is a link to a video about a product a local brewery came up with in my local town that is really cool. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Something fun! Posted May 15, 2018 #174 Share Posted May 15, 2018 Maybe we should ban new ships and only recycle them?? It's better for the environment. :evilsmile: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisegal415 Posted May 15, 2018 #175 Share Posted May 15, 2018 OK, buying a thermal cup with lid and straw for our August cruise. I like to drink pina coladas and those types of "frou frou" drinks. What size do you think I should get? It comes in 12, 20 and 32 oz. https://www.amazon.com/Healthy-Human-Insulated-Stainless-Cruisers/dp/B01I09ZXGS/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1526415931&sr=8-3&keywords=insulated%2Btumbler%2Bwith%2Bstraw%2Band%2Blid&th=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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