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@haxor@derp.fooMB to Hacker News@derp.fooEnglish • 2 years ago

90% of “eco-friendly” paper straws contain traces of toxic forever chemicals

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90% of “eco-friendly” paper straws contain traces of toxic forever chemicals

scienceswitch.com

@haxor@derp.fooMB to Hacker News@derp.fooEnglish • 2 years ago
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90% of “Eco-Friendly” Paper Straws Contain Traces of Toxic Forever Chemicals
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Study finds 90% of paper straws harbor PFAS “forever chemicals” linked to cancer and organ damage.

There is a discussion on Hacker News, but feel free to comment here as well.

  • TherouxSonfeir
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    32•2 years ago

    Hold glass. Tilt glass.

    • @AdmiralShat@programming.dev
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      9•2 years ago

      I genuinely don’t understand the need for straws.

      • Patapon Enjoyer
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        10•2 years ago

        Thick milkshake

        • masterofn001
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          5•2 years ago

          Wait 2 minutes.

          • Patapon Enjoyer
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            2•2 years ago

            But I like the thick globs of ice cream that barely come up the straw 😔

      • @bfg9k@lemmy.world
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        4•2 years ago

        They’re pretty handy when driving…

      • @TheOakTree@beehaw.org
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        3•2 years ago

        For bubble tea, and that’s about it I think. And every bubble tea place I’ve been to recent has used those biodegradable agave straws.

      • @HellAwaits@lemm.ee
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        2•2 years ago

        Driving? Not wanting to miss what’s on the screen?

    • @jaschen@lemm.ee
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      6•2 years ago

      Ever try hydrating your kids in cars without a straw? I wouldn’t even try that in my house.

      • TherouxSonfeir
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        8•2 years ago

        I just use a water gun

        • @jaschen@lemm.ee
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          1•2 years ago

          Fill water gun with Milk.

          • TherouxSonfeir
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            1•2 years ago

            I have a wife for that.

    • @Kage520@lemmy.world
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      4•2 years ago

      Get hit by battalion of ice cubes to the face.

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