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submitted 1 year ago by Amarok@kbin.social to c/world@lemmy.world

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

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[-] DessertStorms@kbin.social 40 points 1 year ago

Single use bendy straws were literally invented to help keep bedbound and other disabled people alive.

[-] gonzo0815@sh.itjust.works 26 points 1 year ago

Which is the only legitimate use case, but I bet >99% of straws produced aren't used for that.

[-] AttackBunny@lemmy.world 12 points 1 year ago

And you can buy bent straws in multiple materials, which are not intended to be disposable.

[-] Jaded@lemmy.dbzer0.com 25 points 1 year ago

No, no straws for anyone, and take away their special ramps too. It's all or nothing because that's the only way my argument works. Color spectrum, exceptions? All I see is black and white.

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