LongIsland1995 t1_it68lq5 wrote on October 21, 2022 at 6:05 AM

I don't get why (non disabled) people whine about paper straws. They're totally fine and there's too much plastic on this planet in the first place

Curiosities t1_it69sny wrote on October 21, 2022 at 6:20 AM

When they start disintegrating before you finish half your drink, it's kind of a bummer.

The new Starbucks ones are fine to me. It's better to have some options, including plastic for those who need them. Sometimes, for me, I need to use straws when my anxiety is really bad. But some of the alternatives work just fine (not the paper ones). I also have nerve damage impacting my hand so I'm not someone who is going to be able to clean reusable straws well enough.

LongIsland1995 t1_it69vqk wrote on October 21, 2022 at 6:21 AM

I've had a paper straw sitting in a glass of coke for an hour and it was still intact + functional

Curiosities t1_it6aex9 wrote on October 21, 2022 at 6:28 AM

Interesting. I forget which place gave me the paper straw that basically started flattening and getting weird in my iced tea, but it was annoying. Clearly there are some better ones than what I got.

SMK_12 t1_it6cuff wrote on October 21, 2022 at 6:59 AM

They’re significantly worse than using a plastic straw and the benefit is not worth the reduction in utility. Obviously addressing climate change/pollution is important but the goal is to address it while still improving the quality of life for people. Some level of pollution is ok, it’s just about finding the right balance.