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submitted 1 year ago by Amarok@kbin.social to c/world@lemmy.world

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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[-] bentropy@feddit.de 37 points 1 year ago

Once in a restaurant I got some longe macaroni pasta as a straw and I still think this was genius.

[-] DessertStorms@kbin.social 2 points 1 year ago

Unless you have a gluten allergy, or need to drink something hot.

[-] Vilian@lemmy.ca 14 points 1 year ago
[-] Wahots@pawb.social 1 points 1 year ago

To the gluten allergy or shotgunning scalding hot liquids?

[-] ShakeThatYam@lemmy.world 8 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Gluten free pasta exists.

Also love the idea of having to quickly drink your hot drink before your straw becomes a limp noodle (literally) 😂

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