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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

#51

I think those pasta straws are the answer, assuming we cook and eat them after.

Even if we don't I assume they would be healthier and better biodegradable right?

There's a small risk that raw pasta might be contaminated with E. Coli or Salmonella, but I assume that this risk is miniscule compared to the health risks of frequently consuming sugary drinks (with or without straws).

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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...

I can’t help asking weather do we as a society need lipstick ?

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

#53
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.

Get some kids.

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

#54

Why does every drink need a straw, anyway?

Consumers demand it, and we chose a society that mostly freely provides goods for consumer demands. So is your issue with the free market, or is it toothless consumer elitism (I don't mean this reply to be a defense of the market either. I'm asking you to evaluate what is core to your criticism)

> Consumers demand it, and we chose a society that mostly freely provides goods for consumer demands.

Except for Ad industry and marketing.

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

#55
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.

The only time I find it useful is when I’m driving while drinking a side I got at the fast food place I stopped at. It’s pretty easy to drive while drinking out of a straw.

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

#56
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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Re: 90% of “eco-friendly” paper straws contain traces of toxic forever chemicals

#57

Earlier quoted context omitted.

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

I question if it actually does make a difference, and in any case, we should kill two birds with one stone and just not drink unhealthy drinks. “It’s so simple!” -Jim Gaffigan “Stop it!” -Bob Newhart

Let’s just outlaw everything but tap water.

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

#58
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.

Do we as a society even need acid drinks?

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

#59
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 need straws to deal with American ice servings. Almost impossible to drink without a straw.

Of course you don’t need straws at home unless you have special needs, because your glass is full of drink not ice with a splash of drink.

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