The East End of Long Island, NY depends on its coastal regions to support its growing economy. Single-use plastic waste, like straws, threatens the long term vitality of the surrounding bays, lakes, ponds and ocean. With the influx of tourists who will be dining at restaurants this summer, it is imperative that an alternative to plastic straws be provided by suppliers to restaurants. This alternative's cost must be less than or equal to that of plastic straws in order to encourage adoption. Please join the worldwide movement and help curb plastic pollution, one straw at a time.