Made from cornstarch, water, and natural enzymes, the eco-friendly drinking straws are a non-toxic solution for sipping – and at $9 for a box of 50, they’re an affordable option, too.

On October 8, 2005, the northern mountainous region of Pakistan was struck by a magnitude Mw = 7.6 earthquake which killed an estimated 100,000 people, destroyed over 780,000 buildings and rendered ...