Researchers found low concentrations of so-called forever chemicals in various “eco-friendly” straws, raising doubts about whether they’re an appropriate alternative.

  • rockSlayer@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    If we don’t just start using metal straws, agave straws should become standard. They’re compostable, and are capable of composting in the anaerobic environment of landfills. After making tequila, the rest of the plant goes to waste. Let’s look at the “reuse” part of the 3 R’s

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    1 year ago

    I have a theory which is: just fuck straws

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        1 year ago

        That’s reasonable, but I imagine far more than 90% of straws dispensed are to people who don’t physically require a straw.

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        1 year ago

        How about a spoon? Anyway, I would speculate that boba straws constitute a very small portion of straws used.

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          And straws account for very little of the petroleum use and plastic waste in the world, yet here we are.

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    It’s almost like the people in charge of making these policies don’t do any research into the matter before making their decisions.

    What a fucking shock