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But it’s plastic that’s the problem, not cardboard (which biodegrades).
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Cardboard and paper products in general are not biodegradable unless you litter. Studies in landfills have uncovered paper bags that have been intact for decades and it could take hundreds of years for a paper bag to break down (paper needs oxygen to degrade which isn't possible in a landfill). In fact they're worse than plastic since paper bags are heavier and take up more space in landfills than plastic bags.
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No one really needs a straw and they shouldn’t be used.
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People with disabilities often need straws. Young children also need straws as well.