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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    1410 months ago

    I have a theory which is: just fuck straws

      • Zeppo
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        810 months ago

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

      • Zeppo
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        410 months ago

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

  • @rockSlayer@lemmy.world
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    1210 months 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

  • @trackcharlie@lemmynsfw.com
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    310 months ago

    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