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Voyage LA interviews Steel Straw Co-Founder Julia Jaye Posin

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Today we’d like to introduce you to Julia Jaye Posin. So, before we jump into specific questions about the business, why don’t you give us some details about you and your story.Growing up in a town of 1,072 people in Southern Oregon, I was surrounded by expansive nature. It was easy to fall in love with the wilderness enjoying the forest as my playground and the creeks and ponds as my pool. At eight years old, I attended my first protest against clearcutting. I marched down the street with a branch in my hand with my best friend, chanting “save the trees, save the trees!” Little did I know, 15 years later I’d make national news by getting arrested for climbing into...

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Top 10 Ways to Go Plastic-Free in 2019!

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Can you believe 2018 is almost over?

We launched Steel Straw this year on Earth Day. The time has flown by while we've delivered reusable metal straws into the hands (and lips!) of Americans in every state.

As we head into 2019, join us for a New Years resolution to use fewer plastics!

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Steel Straw joins Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce

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Steel Straw is now a proud member of the Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce!

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Steel Straw praised by Councilmember Mike Bonin

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Read an excerpt of the "Neighborhoods First Newsletter" interview below from the office of Councilmember Mike Bonin of Los Angeles' 11th District, covering Max and Julia's work with Steel Straw and more:

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California Bans Plastic Straws

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On September 20th, Governor Jerry Brown signed into law AB1884. This statewide bill, sponsored by California Majority Assembly Leader Ian Calderon, will reduce single-use plastic straws at dine-in restaurants beginning January 1, 2019. 

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These Cities Are Saying NO To Plastic Straws!

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The movement to end plastic straws is here!

Did you know these US cities have either BANNED or LIMITED the use of plastic straws? 

Take a look at what's happening around the country!

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