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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[–] 44 points 2 years ago (2 children)

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

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  • [–] 30 points 2 years ago (2 children)

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

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  • [+] -13 points 2 years ago (2 children)

    But no one is going to make straws to serve only 1% of the population. Accessibility features need to become mainstream (or forced into effect by the government) for it to actually benefit people with disabilities.

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