Researchers found low concentrations of so-called forever chemicals in various “eco-friendly” straws, raising doubts about whether they’re an appropriate alternative.

  • brianorca@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    They make the straw from parts of the sugar cane plant that don’t contain sugar. (After using the other parts to make sugar.)

    • setVeryLoud(true);@lemmy.ca
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      1 year ago

      Correct :)

      It’s basically made of wood pulp.

      I do love people’s knee jerk reaction at the word “sugar”. I don’t think they’ve ever seen a sugar cane, they’re probably imagining this: