bamboo straws

Plastic, waste and general destruction are out. Sustainable living is in. And that's the way it should be.

Lal Ji Singh, scientist and head of the office at BSI’s Andaman and Nicobar Regional Centre in Port Blair, told The Hindu that in its natural form, the bamboo species could not be used as a straw.

From clay bottles to bamboo straws, here's a guide of nifty eco-friendly alternatives to help those of you who want to make the shift to a plastic-free lifestyle!