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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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[–] AttackBunny@lemmy.world -1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

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.

[–] DessertStorms@kbin.social 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

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..

[–] AttackBunny@lemmy.world -1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

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?