it's everywhere, recycled plastic is even worse
https://theconversation.com/dangerous-chemicals-found-in-rec...
And paper-cups and straws are lined with the stuff and aren't recycleable
https://scienceswitch.com/2023/08/27/90-of-eco-friendly-pape...
https://theconversation.com/dangerous-chemicals-found-in-rec...
And paper-cups and straws are lined with the stuff and aren't recycleable
https://scienceswitch.com/2023/08/27/90-of-eco-friendly-pape...
Thanks HN commenters :)
Good idea, but what are you going to use instead? As plastic ones are out, that only leaves glass and perhaps bamboo straws. I know they exist as I've seen them (but I can't say I've seen a glass one in decades).
Unfortunately, from my recollection, glass straws are inconvenient and can be dangerous if broken.
Frankly, I reckon it's hopeless, between nano plastics and PFAS I can't possibly conceive how I can effectively eliminate them from my life.
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/11/world/europe/metal-straws...
on the rare occasion that I need a straw, I use plastic. they're fine