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TBH, paper straws suck. And not because they fall apart, which is annoying but not the end of the world.... But because they're full of PFAS.... Yeah, not fucking great.
Sources:
https://www.popsci.com/environment/forever-chemicals-paper-straws/
https://www.sciencealert.com/it-turns-out-paper-straws-might-pose-a-serious-problem-too
Wooden straws ftw
Bamboo straws are also often coated with PFAS.
Glass straws seem like a good option. I've got some re-useable ones, but I bet recycling them would be feasible. We already do it for glass bottles
I have some silicone ones that I really like too, they open up like a zipper making them really easy to clean. Silicone is technically recyclable as well, though that is rarely done.
They do what?! And they don't leak while you're using them?
Ya, really! Cool huh? (sorry for the Bezos' funtrain link) I got mine branded by one of the large grocery stores' house brand.