Project Managers: Zara Pardiwalla & Karine Rassool / Project Officer: Rosetta Alcindor
Launched in July 2018, The Last Straw Seychelles is a campaign, supported by the GEF Small Grants Programme, to reduce the use of plastic straws in Seychelles, through individual commitments to stop using plastic straws and commitments from venues to stop serving them.
7 reasons why plastic straws suck
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Plastic straws are used ONCE and only for a few minutes but remain on earth for centuries.
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They are almost never recycled.
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They are littered, left on beaches, blown into the ocean by the wind, or find their way into the sea through drains and waterways.
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They have been found stuck in sea turtles’ nostrils and in seabirds’ stomachs – proving to be deadly.
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Like other plastics, they do not biodegrade. They break down into smaller pieces called microplastics (<5mm).
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Research has shown that many marine organisms are eating microplastics and in this way microplastics and contaminants can travel up the food chain into higher-level predators, such as tuna and swordfish, that we humans eat, potentially exposing us to unhealthy toxic chemicals.
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Plastic straws are among the top 10 items collected on coastal clean ups worldwide. We collect a lot in Seychelles too!
What can YOU do?
Join the plastic conversation
We want to ensure your voice is heard in the plastic conversation. Please spare 5 minutes to take The Last Straw Seychelles survey and share with all your friends and family. You'll all be in for a chance to win amazing prizes!
Individuals - Take the pledge!
Plastic straws (like other single-use plastics) are one of those items that most of us can live without. As an individual, you can be solution to the problem by saying "no thanks" to plastic straws and going without or getting yourself a reusable straw. Be the solution and pledge your commitment towards #TheLastStrawSey campaign today!
Venues - Become a Member Venue
As a venue, you can join #TheLastStrawSey campaign by signing up to become a Member Venue and commit to stop serving plastic straws. Plastic straws may not cost a lot to purchase, but the cost to our environment is phenomenal. By no longer serving plastic straws, you will help create measurable impact for the oceans. To help with the transition, once you sign up, we'll send you everything you need to get started. We'll also feature your venue on our website and active social media accounts to promote your efforts and link your venue to a global movement to curb plastic pollution.
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Member Venues
22675
Plastic straws stopped / month
MEMBER VENUES
Our Member Venues are leading the way towards a plastic straw-free Seychelles!
Anse Soleil Beachcomber
https://www.ansesoleilbeachcomber.com
Anse Soleil, Baie Lazare, Mahe, Seychelles
Date joined: 04/07/2018
1st Member Venue! Anse Soleil Beachcomber no longer serves plastic straws, cutting back on approximately 500-600 plastic straws a month ending up as plastic waste. They say that "We believe that any small contribution towards protecting the oceans will have a huge impact in the long run."
Constance Lemuria Seychelles
https://www.constancehotels.com/en/hotels-resorts/seychelles/lemuria/
Anse Kerlan, Praslin, Seychelles
Date joined: 05/07/2018
This 5-star luxury hotel on Praslin stopped serving plastic straws since February 2018, providing guests with paper and biodegradable alternatives instead. They say "Being Green Globe certified, Constance Lemuria Seychelles has great commitment to protecting and preserving both the terrestrial and marine environment."
Raffles Seychelles
Anse Takamaka, Praslin, Seychelles
Date joined: 07/07/2018
Raffles Seychelles, another 5-star luxury resort to become a Member Venue, stopped serving plastic straws since January 2018, cutting back on approximately 1000 plastic straws ending up as plastic waste monthly. At Raffles Seychelles, you can enjoy your drink with a paper or bamboo straw instead.
Villa Mille Etoiles
Anse Gouvernment, Praslin, Seychelles
Date joined: 08/07/2018
Overlooking the magnificent Cote d'Or Bay, it's not just the views that are excellent at Villa Mille Etoiles; it's their zero plastic straw policy too!
Four Seasons Resort Seychelles
https://www.fourseasons.com/seychelles/
Petite Anse, Mahe, Seychelles
Date joined: 26/07/2018
At the Four Seasons Resort Seychelles, you can enjoy your drink next to one of the most beautiful beaches on Mahe without a plastic straw!
Villa Mille Soleils
Souvenir, La Misere, Mahe, Seychelles
Date joined: 26/07/2018
No plastic straws at Villa Mille Soleils! They say that #TheLastStrawSey is not only good for biodiversity conservation and waste management but also for promoting Seychelles as a sustainable tourism destination.
Six Senses Zil Pasyon
https://www.sixsenses.com/resorts/zilpasyon/destination
Felicité Island, Seychelles
Date joined: 26/07/2018
Six Senses as a group stopped using plastic straws since 2000; serving paper and lemongrass straws instead. Plastic straws aren't the only plastic items that have been banned from Felicité. You also won't find plastic bottles and plastic take-away items, and even the minibar is plastic free!
Blue Safari Seychelles: Alphonse Island Lodge, Astove Coral Lodge & Cosmoledo Eco Camp
Alphone Island, Astove Island, Cosmoledo Island, Seychelles
Date joined: 01/08/2018
Each of the Blue Safari islands‘ lodges are wonderfully unique and completely immersed in the natural surroundings of the outer islands of Seychelles, so it makes total sense to rid the islands of plastic straws. Infact, the Blue Safari lodges are on a mission to become plastic free by 2019!
Auberge Chez Plume
http://www.aubergeanseboileau.com
Anse Boileau, Mahe, Seychelles
Date joined: 03/08/2018
Auberge Chez Plume, a charming little guest house and restaurant on the West Coast of Mahe, in the fishing village of Anse Boileau, joins the list of venues that are taking steps to curb plastic pollution. As from July 2018, Auberge Chez Plume is plastic straw free, cutting back on about 500 plastic straws ending up as plastic waste every month!
Bravo!
https://www.facebook.com/bravorestaurant1/
Eden House, Eden Island, Seychelles
Date joined: 03/08/2018
Bravo! saw in August 2018 with a zero plastic straw policy. Cutting back on approximately 1000 plastic straws ending up as plastic waste per month, Bravo! will have compostable straws available upon request only - further cutting back on waste! They've even got really cool displays up explaining the new policy. BRAVO to Bravo!
5 Spices Restaurant at Club Liberté Casino
Baie Lazare, Petite Anse, Seychelles
Date joined: 03/08/2018
5Spices Restaurant is plastic straw-free! Having made the switch as far back as November 2017, the restaurant serves paper straws. That's approximately 500 plastic straws not ending up as plastic waste every month thanks to the switch.
MAIA LUXURY RESORT
Anse Louis, Mahe, Seychelles
Date joined: 08/08/2018
MAIA, our 12th Member Venue, is plastic straw-free! Having made the switch in June 2018, MAIA serves paper straws, bamboo straws and compostable straws instead; cutting back on approximately 2500 plastic straws ending up as plastic waste every month! Asked why they made the switch, Mr Mathieu Hellec (Resident Manager) said that he wanted to inspire other properties to join the movement.
PARADISE SUN
https://www.tsogosun.com/paradise-sun
Anse Volbert, Praslin, Seychelles
Date joined: 08/08/2018
Paradise Sun has been plastic straw-free since April 2018! By switching to paper straws, Paradise Sun has prevented a whopping 6500 plastic straws ending up as plastic waste every month!! That's HUGE!
GRAN KAZ
Victoria and Bel Ombre
Date joined:26/11/18
Gran Kaz stopped serving plastic straws since August 2018, cutting back on approximately 4000 plastic straws per month.
LA DOLCE VITA
Facebook- La Dolce Vita Seychelles
Victoria, Mahe
Date joined: 20/12/18
Dolce Vita switched to paper straws in October 2018 cutting back on 1000 plastic straws per month.
LES DAUPHINS HEUREUX
https://www.piedansleau.sc
Anse Royale, Mahe
Date Joined: 28/12/18
Les Dauphins Heureux banned plastic straws in their restaurant since September 2018. The result is approx 75 plastic straws diverted from the oceans per month. Paper straws are only provided on demand. Les Dauphins Heureux put on regular beach cleanups. The owner told us it breaks her heart to see plastic on the beach everyday.
PALM BEACH HOTEL
https://www.palmbeachseychelles.com
Grand Anse, Praslin
Date joined: 28/12/18
Palm Beach Hotel started serving paper straws since February 2019; cutting back on 750 plastic straws ending up as plastic waste on the landfill / oceans per month. One of the staff expressed that every little step counts!
COCO DE MER AND BLACK PARROT
https://www.cocodemer.com
Consolation, Praslin
Date joined: 03/01/2018
As of March 2019, guests at the Coco de Mer and Black Parrot will be provided with paper straws. Due to this effort, 500 plastic straws will not end up on the landfill / oceans every month!
VILLA DE MER
https://www.villasdemerhotel.com
Grand Anse, Praslin
Date joined: 07/01/2019
Villa De Mer stopped serving plastic straws since November 2018. Approximately 200 plastic straws will not end up in the landfill/oceans every month.
BRITANNIA HOTEL
https://www.britanniahotel-seychelles.com
Grand Anse, Praslin
Date joined: 07/01/2019
Britannia Hotel will stop serving plastic straws in March 2019; cutting back on approximately 100 plastic straws per month.
DOUBLETREE BY HILTON RESORT - ALLAMANDA
https://www.hilton.com. > doubletree
Anse Forbans, Mahe
Date joined: 2/02/19
DoubleTree by Hilton – Allamanda stopped serving plastic straws since March 2018. DoubleTree by Hilton is a certified SSTL tourism establishment. As a result, 200 plastic straws will not end up as plastic waste every month.
L’ARCHIPEL
https://www.larchipel.com
Anse Gouvernment, Praslin
Date joined: 4/02/19
To complement their sustainability efforts, L’ARCHIPEL decided to ban plastic straws in May 2018. They have replaced the 900 plastic straws used every month with paper straws; which are only available upon request.
EDEN BLEU HOTEL
https://www.edenbleu.com
Eden Island
Date joined: 4/02/19
Eden Bleu Hotel stopped serving plastic straws in September 2018. They are now providing paper straws only on demand. This consists a reduction of approximately 1800 plastic straws a month.
CARANA BEACH HOTEL
https://www.caranabeach.com
Carana, Glacis, Mahe
Date joined: 4/02/19
Carane Beach Hotel joined the fight against plastic straws since December 2017. They now provide environmentally-friendlier alternatives such as bamboo straws on demand. Carana Beach Hotel told us they’ve long been following international campaigns against plastic straws which influenced their decision to make the switch. The banning of plastic straws at their restaurant means 14,400 plastic straws will not end up on the landfill per year.
ACAJOU BEACH RESORT
https://www.acajouseychelles.com
Cote D’or, Praslin
Date joined: 8/02/19
The Acajou Beach Resort has been plastic straw free since August 2018. They now serve the paper straws and biodegradable straws. The resort told us that they are committed to reducing as much as possible the negative impact that their business has on the environment.