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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 61 points 2 years ago (33 children)

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 47 points 2 years ago (20 children)
[–] sarcasticsunrise@lemm.ee 23 points 2 years ago (12 children)

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

[–] Rogueren@discuss.tchncs.de 8 points 2 years ago (3 children)

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 7 points 2 years ago (1 children)

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

[–] Rogueren@discuss.tchncs.de 6 points 2 years ago (1 children)

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

[–] Swiggles@lemmy.blahaj.zone 4 points 2 years 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 5 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I believe silicone is its own natural material, not plastic

[–] Rogueren@discuss.tchncs.de 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

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

[–] I_hate_you_welcome@feddit.nl 1 points 2 years ago

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

[–] NAM@lemmy.ml 2 points 2 years 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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