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You can wash them and re-use them. Wood is naturally anti-bacterial, and once they're washed, they aren't "dirty." Toss them when they wear out. The bamboo sticks are very sturdy and last for a long time. My family has done this for fifty years.

If you're really cheap, take them home from the restaurant after you have used them.

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