Andrea Ross

Paper drinking straws may be harmful and may not be better for the environment than plastic versions, researchers warn

https://phys.org/news/2023-08-paper-straws-environment-plastic-versions.html

> "Eco-friendly" paper drinking straws contain long-lasting and potentially toxic chemicals, a new study has concluded.

Paper drinking straws may be harmful and may not be better for the environment than plastic versions, researchers warn

"Eco-friendly" paper drinking straws contain long-lasting and potentially toxic chemicals, a new study has concluded.

Aug 25, 2023 at 8:23pmFedilab
Show threadBotheredBoy🏴🚩Sep 12, 2023
@42aross Why do we as a society seem incapable of providing solutions that don't come with a mountain of harmful drawbacks?
Show threadAndrea RossSep 12, 2023
@BotheredBoy Because somewhere, someone wanted more profit, and the damage to the environment isn't born by them.