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90% of “eco-friendly” paper straws contain traces of toxic forever chemicals

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Re: 90% of “eco-friendly” paper straws contain traces of toxic forever chemicals

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Post by kragen »

bsuvc wrote: post #26

I'm sure someone probably feels strongly about this, but I will ask anyway: Do we as a society even need straws? I never use a straw at home. The only time I would consider wanting one would be for a milkshake maybe, due to its thickness making it hard to sip otherwise. I am not anti-straw, just think it is sort of a weird thing for our society to use when I stop to think about it.

mostly they're important for people who are disabled with neurological issues or immune deficiency

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Post by guerrilla »

bsuvc wrote: post #26

I'm sure someone probably feels strongly about this, but I will ask anyway: Do we as a society even need straws? I never use a straw at home. The only time I would consider wanting one would be for a milkshake maybe, due to its thickness making it hard to sip otherwise. I am not anti-straw, just think it is sort of a weird thing for our society to use when I stop to think about it.

Yes, many disabled people need straws. Specifically soft ones, if they have movement disorders.

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Post by paulproteus »

bsuvc wrote: post #26

I'm sure someone probably feels strongly about this, but I will ask anyway: Do we as a society even need straws? I never use a straw at home. The only time I would consider wanting one would be for a milkshake maybe, due to its thickness making it hard to sip otherwise. I am not anti-straw, just think it is sort of a weird thing for our society to use when I stop to think about it.

When people wear lipstick and are drinking something, a straw helps keep it on. If society's going to have lipstick and people go out, I think society sorta has to have straws! See e.g. https://stylecaster.com/beauty/makeup/468366/how-to-make-lip...

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Post by LeoPanthera »

bsuvc wrote: post #26

I'm sure someone probably feels strongly about this, but I will ask anyway: Do we as a society even need straws? I never use a straw at home. The only time I would consider wanting one would be for a milkshake maybe, due to its thickness making it hard to sip otherwise. I am not anti-straw, just think it is sort of a weird thing for our society to use when I stop to think about it.

When drinking particularly acid drinks, juice, soda, etc., a straw significantly reduces the amount of erosion of your teeth.

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Post by VancouverMan »

moron4hire wrote: post #17

Why does every drink need a straw, anyway?

Many of the drinks that would come with such straws are consumed in moving vehicles.

In such an environment, sipping from a straw tends to work significantly better than drinking from the rim of a tilted, open-topped cup.

While smaller drinks might use a lid with a small gap in it, that just isn't a practical option for larger drinks.

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Post by konschubert »

bsuvc wrote: post #26

I'm sure someone probably feels strongly about this, but I will ask anyway: Do we as a society even need straws? I never use a straw at home. The only time I would consider wanting one would be for a milkshake maybe, due to its thickness making it hard to sip otherwise. I am not anti-straw, just think it is sort of a weird thing for our society to use when I stop to think about it.

I think they're fun, and kind of useful if drinking while the move.

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Post by throwaway290 »

moron4hire wrote: post #17

Why does every drink need a straw, anyway?

Some drinks are designed for straw (iced, layered, smoothies) and some people want to have more control during intake (maybe they think packaging is dirty or fear for makeup). Then it becomes a mindless habit

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Post by bsuvc »

paulproteus wrote: post #33
bsuvc wrote: post #26

I'm sure someone probably feels strongly about this, but I will ask anyway: Do we as a society even need straws? I never use a straw at home. The only time I would consider wanting one would be for a milkshake maybe, due to its thickness making it hard to sip otherwise. I am not anti-straw, just think it is sort of a weird thing for our society to use when I stop to think about it.

When people wear lipstick and are drinking something, a straw helps keep it on. If society's going to have lipstick and people go out, I think society sorta has to have straws! See e.g. https://stylecaster.com/beauty/makeup/468366/how-to-make-lip...

Ah makes sense. I didn't think about that scenario.
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