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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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[–] [email protected] 89 points 1 year ago (68 children)

Or stop using straws all together. Cups/lids can be made differently, so they are more like a sippy cup. You don’t NEED straws. Humans are totally capable of drinking directly from a cup, even without a special lid.

[–] [email protected] 44 points 1 year ago (8 children)

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

[–] [email protected] 30 points 1 year ago (6 children)

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

[–] [email protected] 12 points 1 year ago

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

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