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

  • Puzzle_Sluts_4Ever@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    People with hand or motor control issues very much cannot. And having readily available straws helps a lot with that.

    I don’t use straws. But I am glad that enough people do that it is almost never a problem… For people. Not the planet

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      1 year ago

      So, your suggestion is to continue to kill the planet, because we might inconvenience a small subset of the population? I get it, I really do, it’s not fair for them, but those people can carry reusables if they need a straw.

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        1 year ago

        So your suggestion is to let disabled people die because you can’t be bothered to fight the actual problem and just want a feel-good campaign to take part in and to feel superior to others with?
        At least be honest…

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          No, as I have said in MULTIPLE other comments. Straws exist in other flavors than plastic or disposable. Non disposables also come in a variety of shapes. People can use those. Where did I say they shouldn’t have something they need.

          Like I also said in another comment, people who “need” straws now all just died of dehydration before plastic/disposable straws existed?

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            1 year ago

            I mean, people kind of did. That is how accessibility works. It reduces the burden on caregivers and makes it easier to live a somewhat normal life