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Which are probably made in China.

• Consultant32452 7y ago
  They're also recycled* in China. *: In this context recycled means shipped to China and then dumped into the ocean.
  • admn2 7y ago
    Is that actually what happens to our recycling? I was just wondering today how all this plastic gets repurposed. Does it get shipped overseas then dumped?
    • Red_Tarsius 7y ago
      Some plastic is used to make polyester clothing, but the latter can't be recycled any further. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zyF9MxlcItw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zyF9MxlcItw
      • internet_user 7y ago
        so what happens to that? burned?
  • internet_user 7y ago
    Which is why it's better to have cellulose/paper straws.
    • xfitm3 7y ago
      Paper/cellulose straws are inferior and maddening to use. Yes, I need to use a straw.
      • internet_user 7y ago
        There are reusable silicone, glass, metal, etc straws if you absolutely must use a straw. I used to have a collapsible silicone cup. Downvote me for that too.
        • mises 7y ago
          I drink a milkshake. I must now clean a reusable straw. I have to deal with a sticky mess. That's more than I want, particularly when the alternative is pitching said sticky mess. One of the best things about eating out is that there is no clean-up.