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submitted 1 year ago by Amarok@kbin.social to c/world@lemmy.world

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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[-] Byter@lemmy.one 54 points 1 year ago

Strongly recommend hay straws (like, made of "straw").

They're better than paper in that they don't sog up. They're inconsistent in size but that has never bothered me. A little flimsy, but I stir iced drinks with them all the time.

[-] Javi_in_4k@lemm.ee 44 points 1 year ago
[-] sarcasticsunrise@lemm.ee 21 points 1 year ago

Or steel straws. I've been using those for about 5 years now

[-] Krakova@kbin.social 11 points 1 year ago

I had metal straws but I switched to glass because I can see if they’re clean easily and they feel better imo.

[-] PersnickityPenguin@lemm.ee 1 points 1 year ago

Can't use those with toddlers

[-] Rogueren@discuss.tchncs.de 6 points 1 year ago

I can't do metal, I HATE the feeling of metal on my teeth. There are ones with silicon nubs on the end, but then that's more plastic...

[-] Swiggles@lemmy.blahaj.zone 8 points 1 year ago

Teeth? You are using straws wrong. They are supposed to only touch your lips

[-] Rogueren@discuss.tchncs.de 5 points 1 year ago

You've NEVER hit your teeth by mistake with a straw or fork or something?

[-] Swiggles@lemmy.blahaj.zone 4 points 1 year ago

Of course not never, but not often enough to even recall once really.

It sounded like you are chewing on straws or so. Sorry for the misunderstanding!

[-] I_hate_you_welcome@feddit.nl 4 points 1 year ago

I believe silicone is its own natural material, not plastic

[-] Rogueren@discuss.tchncs.de 1 points 1 year ago

Petty sure its made from oil same as plastic, resin, etc.

[-] I_hate_you_welcome@feddit.nl 1 points 1 year ago

It’s made out of the element, silicon, hence the name.

[-] NAM@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 year ago

I use a metal straw with a silicon bendy bit on the end, and it's not like I throw away the bendy part.

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