STRO Reusable Straw with Holder At long last, the straw revolution is upon us. It's no exaggeration to say that billions of plastic straws fill the world's landfills and oceans on an almost yearly basis! The average consumer can use thousands of plastic straws each year. World governments are finally realizing the long-term impact all this waste is having on our environment and on our sea life. Some countries have already banned plastic bags and plastic straws. Even more forward-looking legislation is on the way, thankfully.