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Green considerations - Coggle Diagram

- - - - Reduced the distribution of paper material leading up to and during the event.
  - - - Paper straws.
        
        Low manufacturing costs.
        
        Most paper straws are food safe, FSC certified and FDA approved.
        
        The straws can be easily printed with food safe inks.
        
        Not a good choice for hot beverages and should only be used for cold drinks.
      - Bamboo straws.
        
        Can use for hot and cold drinks.
        
        Sustainable natural plant material.
        
        Can be made into different lengths and diameters.
        
        Reusable and can be composted when done.
        
        Must be washed after each use. This may not be appealing to some consumers.
      - PLA (polylactic acid) straws.
        
        Comparable rigidity to plastic straws.
        
        Feel similar to plastic.
        
        Mass production is readily available.
        
        Decomposition varies from two to six months.
        
        This type of straw is not suitable for decomposition in garden compost heap and is biodegradable in commercial composting facilities.
      - Hay straws.
        
        Made from natural gluten-free wheat.
        
        Hay can be grown as a sustainable crop.
        
        100% biodegradable and chemical free.
        
        Can only be used for cold drinks.
        
        Straws can easily break or split.
    - - Replace plastic spoons and straws with bamboo-based ones.
- - - - Fewer transport emissions.
- - - - Create incentives such as small prizes for people to share rides.