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

  • @[email protected]
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    3011 months ago

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

    • @[email protected]
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      1211 months ago

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

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      -1311 months ago

      But no one is going to make straws to serve only 1% of the population. Accessibility features need to become mainstream (or forced into effect by the government) for it to actually benefit people with disabilities.

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        1411 months ago

        Everyone needs to use wheelchairs or wheelchair bound people can’t benefit! What a silly argument. Costs will be higher, but the niche will be filled if it’s needed.

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          11 months ago

          Anyone can buy a wheelchair…

          And wheelchair ramps were made legally required in many places.