Plastic straws are meant to be disposable (have you ever tried to clean one?), they often aren’t accepted for recycling, but they’re so readily available and sometimes inconvenient to do without. Plus, I honestly like drinking from a straw more than drinking straight from the cup.

Earth Erotics Parties bring you an evening that combines sexuality, natural health, and environmentalism. For a peek into one of these parties, check out this video clip from Discovery Network’s Planet Green and learn about products such as the Eco Flogger, made from recycled inner tubes “for compassionate spanking.”