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This is a realm where government regulations can really make a big difference. China banned single-use plastics. A lot of plastic use is really unnecessary.

• thrance 2y ago
  And Trump reverted the ban on plastic straws. One step forward, three steps backwards...
  • whywhywhywhy 2y ago
    Always seemed like greenwashing to care about the straw in the drink that’s on a plastic cup with a plastic lid from the beans shipped in a plastic bag and render the experience of trying to drink it as tedious as possible.
    • thrance 2y ago
      The solution is not to unban them, it's to ban those plastic things too. And c'mon, paper straws are fine, people whining about it really just do it to vice signal against ecology.
    • Steve44 2y ago
      I believe the issue with straws is they were hard to recycle because they were lightweight and often mingled with other materials, such as cups, napkins, and food waste. They were generally made from PP which is widely recycled as a material. They are also commonly littered and as they don't break down in the environment led the not only being unsightly but also clogging up waterways and direct damage to wildlife. Paper straws can still be littered, but break down so don't cause the same physical problems in the longer term.
• yimby2001 2y ago
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