People celebrate Skip the Straw Day on the fourth Friday in February, taking place on February 23 this year, to a group of young activists in Whitehall, Michigan. The day marks the ongoing battle against global warming and plastic pollution.
History
In 2017, a group of teenage activists known as the Coral Keepers created Skip the Straw Day to recur every fourth Friday in February. high school students from Whitehall, Michigan founded the day to educate others about the many biodegradable alternatives to these small but potent cylindrical sippers.
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Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | February 26 | Friday |
| 2022 | February 25 | Friday |
| 2023 | February 24 | Friday |
| 2024 | February 23 | Friday |
| 2025 | February 28 | Friday |
| 2026 | February 27 | Friday |
| 2027 | February 26 | Friday |
| 2028 | February 25 | Friday |
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FAQs
How many turtles die from plastic straws?
As per The Sea Turtle Conservancy, around 100 million marine animals die from ocean debris per year.