This was my first reaction too. What I'd like is research into the application of these straws? Do most of them stay in first-world countries? Or are these in w

This was my first reaction too. What I'd like is research into the application of these straws? Do most of them stay in first-world countries? Or are these in wide use in third world countries where I'd expect the most need for these straws? Anyone has more info on this?