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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 58 points 1 year ago (4 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 1 year ago (5 children)
[–] sarcasticsunrise@lemm.ee 23 points 1 year ago (3 children)

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

[–] Krakova@kbin.social 10 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I had metal straws but I switched to glass because I can see if they’re clean easily and they feel better imo.

[–] PersnickityPenguin@lemm.ee 1 points 1 year ago

Can't use those with toddlers

[–] Rogueren@discuss.tchncs.de 8 points 1 year 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 1 year ago (1 children)

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

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

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

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

I believe silicone is its own natural material, not plastic

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

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

[–] I_hate_you_welcome@feddit.nl 1 points 1 year ago

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

[–] NAM@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 year 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.

[–] nachom97@lemmy.world 12 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Doesn’t work well for thicker beverages like milkshakes or iced coffee’s. But for most drinks i agree no straw is best.

[–] CafecitoHippo@lemm.ee 3 points 1 year ago

What do you mean you can't drink ice coffee without a straw?

[–] Squirrel@thelemmy.club 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

The best milkshakes I've had didn't use straws -- too thick.

[–] meekah@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

That's called ice cream

[–] Byter@lemmy.one 8 points 1 year ago

I do that too. There are plenty of subthreads going arguing straw-use is an accessibility issue, but in my case, I just want them for specific drinks -- mostly cocktails.

The head on a Ramos Gin Fizz practically requires a straw to enjoy. Especially as someone with a mustache.

[–] riskable@programming.dev 6 points 1 year ago

Yeah!!! Straws suck!

[–] Reverendender@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 year ago

When you’re driving?

[–] Hawk@lemmy.dbzer0.com 9 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I've had similar, but they smelled like... hay.

Do these have any smell?

[–] Just_Pizza_Crust@lemmy.world 9 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

They don't have any taste even if you chew on them a bit. The box does have a slight shrub odor, but it doesn't seem to be present when using them.

[–] PersnickityPenguin@lemm.ee 8 points 1 year ago

Holy shit why didn't anyone think of this before lol

Well straw can easily split. Don't know how I feel like spending $5 on grass. 🙄

[–] isVeryLoud@lemmy.ca 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)