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

  • Zeppo
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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.