In Andaman and Nicobar Island, Botanical Survey of India at Portblair scientists propose to use Bamboo straws.
- Reusable straws cost only 50 paise each, cheaper than plastic straws.
- Bamboo species "Schizoslabhyum Andnamanicum", endemic to these islands look ideal for this purpose.This bamboo is characterized by the large hollow erect culm (stem) with long internodes
- Solid nodes are removed and the stem part between modes is made straw.
