Here are some places you can learn all about the problem of straws in our ocean and what to do about them:
A movement of Lonely Whale, For A Strawless Ocean has wonderful resources available for grassroots campaigns (like MV Strawless September), venues/restaurants, and individuals. It also has a terrific staff presentation training tool to help your staff understand the bigger picture behind the strawless movement.
This site is a major resource for alternatives to any kind of plastic you can think of. They also host a treasure trove of other information including research and ongoing efforts to reduce plastic in our oceans and environment.
The Last Plastic Straw Movement – a project of the Plastic Pollution Coalition
Another site with many ideas for alternatives to straws and information on the impact of straws on our ocean.
An accountant from Berkeley ends up as an activist and educator around reducing plastic use in our daily lives. Lots of great resources here.
A guide for both restaurant owners and restaurant goers on how to reduce plastics when eating out. TOWO has some great, free downloads restaurant owners can use to educate customers and other restaurant owners about plastic waste.