Sip coconut water with coconut palm straw: Malayalee makes straws from coconut palm, plans to export to Australia

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Malayalee makes straw from coconut leaves Source: Saji Varghese

Plastic bags have been banned in many Australian states. South Australia recently banned plastic straws too. When discussion on plastic usage is being held worldwide, a Malayalee is making straws with coconut leaves and is in a move to export it to Australia. Listen to Prof Saji Varghese, an associate professor of Christ College in Bangalore who tell about how he makes straws from coconut leaves and his plans of exporting it to many countries including Australia.



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