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Straws
May 1, 2022 20:47:14 GMT -5
Post by ZandraJoi on May 1, 2022 20:47:14 GMT -5
tasteforlife.com/living/eco-home/the-last-straw-why-people-are-ditching-plastic-straws"In 2014, the war on plastic gained steam as California became the first state to ban plastic bags in large retail stores. The legislation also required a 10-cent tax on recyclable single-use bags. Since then, 12 major US cities, including Boston, MA; Seattle, WA; New York, NY, and Chicago, IL, have imposed either bans or taxes on the use of single-use plastic bags in stores...." My notes: We haven't used disposable straws in a long time. I do have one for my shake, a heavier plastic that I've had for many, many years. If you want to use one, get a metal or heavier & bring it along. Then wash it yourself. Whenever we have been to a restaurant I would say "Water no straw please". It comes out almost as one word lol
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Post by spice on May 2, 2022 9:54:32 GMT -5
I don't particularly like drinking from a straw although it is better for your teeth especially when consuming sugary drinks. Getting rid of plastic straws is a step in the right direction.
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Post by safeinsanity on May 2, 2022 13:03:03 GMT -5
Straws are cool!
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Post by lainee on May 2, 2022 19:52:18 GMT -5
haven't used plastic straws in a long time. I bought some metal straws, so I just take one along with me, and wash it myself
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Post by Bob on May 3, 2022 18:02:31 GMT -5
We don't use straws but we do have those metal ones.
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Post by cooldude1337 on May 6, 2022 4:39:35 GMT -5
I hate paper straws, they’re very weak and ineffective when they’ve been in a drink for a long time and often break apart. Whilst I don’t like using single use plastic, paper is just as bad as it can’t be recycled after use. Metal straws are good but hard to remember to keep with you.
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Straws
May 6, 2022 10:22:23 GMT -5
Post by ZandraJoi on May 6, 2022 10:22:23 GMT -5
I hate paper straws, they’re very weak and ineffective when they’ve been in a drink for a long time and often break apart. Whilst I don’t like using single use plastic, paper is just as bad as it can’t be recycled after use. Metal straws are good but hard to remember to keep with you. At least the paper will biodegrade. Another option is to just not use straws. At home, we don't use them & just drink out of the cup like normal. There's something about going out & people want those straws!
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