How to Be Strawesome with Glass Straws

A project in Dearborn, MI by Brian, Daedra Surowiec, Michelle Deleva
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We provide the world’s most artistic, ecofriendly, and health-conscious drinking straw. We are using Kickstarter to fuel our growth.
Backers: 29
Average Pledge Per Backer: $69

Funded: $2,005 of $2,000
Dates: Apr 11th -> May 11th (30 days)
Project By: Brian, Daedra Surowiec, Michelle Deleva
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Latest News

Less than 24 hours and we are so close! Thank you everyone...

May 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Yes, I think you can all tell that we are new to Kickstarter and we learned a ton while promoting our product.  We have a cause that we feel resonates with so many of us out there looking for some way that we can slow down the mass pollution that... (Read More)

Love this KS - Firefly Glowing Zipper Pull, Key Chain and more

May 7th - via: kickstarter.com
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1676588937/firefly-glowing-zipper-pull-key-chain-and-more?ref=discovery Glow in the dark pulls for zippers, great idea and perfect for backpackers, campers and keys.  Our kids are going to love these as well,... (Read More)

Half way there! Glass Drinking Straws are Making a Splash

April 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you everyone for the orders and now we are at the half way mark.  We believe that this product has what it takes to catch on and make a difference. Recently, Maria's Restaurant in Santa Fe, NM has banned the use of plastic straws in their... (Read More)

Where did the Glass Straw idea come from?

April 28th - via: kickstarter.com
We expect that the embracing of reusable glass drinking straws will remind people of the dangers of plastics and reduce the use of non-biodegradable plastics being dumped in landfills every day. Strawesome was born out of my own love of functional... (Read More)

Strawesome's Lifetime Guarantee - Yes, Your Entire Life

April 20th - via: kickstarter.com
A collection of our designer straws. Strawesome’s Lifetime Guarantee covers your Strawesome glass straw in the event of accidental breakage for the life of the straw! This is one of the first things our customers are most curious about because... (Read More)

The "Save the Sea Turtles" Straw

April 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Marine Life is Continually Threatened by Plastic It is estimated that more than 100 million marine animals are killed each year due to plastic debris in the ocean and that more than 80 percent of this plastic comes from land. When we throw away or... (Read More)

Being Strawesome Isn't as Easy as it Looks

April 14th - via: kickstarter.com
We have 8 backers now and have crossed the 10% funded mark!  Thank you everyone for your support and we are working really hard to get this funded.  (Read More)

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