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Originally Posted by left of center
Paper straws are great until you learn how absolutely toxic paper mills are to the environment, let alone the mass destruction of forests to create this very energy intensive product that is used for a few minutes and then tossed away.
Reusable plastic straws would be a better bet, IMO. Same goes with cups.
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I get what you’re saying here, but I’m curious of what the share straws would have on tree harvest and chemical treatment at paper mills. So as long as that industry remains viable, it will continue to impact the environment. The question is whether additional production of straws out of paper is less harmful than non-biodegradable straws and the sourcing and production methods to make them. Both are bad for the environment, but it’s a matter of adding or reducing production at the plant, what does that impact have?