Platinum Contributing Member Highmark Posted August 30, 2023 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted August 30, 2023 Demcraps can even fuck up straws. https://www.oann.com/newsroom/scientific-study-claims-paper-straws-are-not-environmentally-friendly-or-safe-for-human-health/ Research from Belgium that was published in the journal “Food Additives and Contaminants” stated that the majority of paper and bamboo straws examined contained “forever chemicals,” or “PFAS,” technically known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl compounds. Additionally, the study concluded that PFAS are much less prevalent in plastic straws. The Belgian investigation followed a 2021 American probe that discovered 21 PFAS in paper and other plant-based straws, but no detectable concentrations in plastic ones. Such substances have the ability to build up in our bodies and cause cancer due to the level of carcinogens present. The study found a total of at least 18 different PFAS, of which the most prevalent were prohibited internationally in 2020. These substances are also harmful to the ecosystem as well. These so-called “eco-friendly” plant-based straws are not necessarily a more sustainable alternative to plastic straws since they can bring on an additional source of PFAS exposure in both humans and the environment, for example, after degradation in landfills or through incomplete incineration. These findings were also highlighted by USA Today. The researchers claimed that the presence of PFAS may be explained by contaminated soil or an unforeseen side effect of material recycling, even though manufacturers may purposefully cover their plant-based straws in chemicals to make them water-repellent. To ascertain the main source of contamination in the straws and how the chemicals may affect individuals ingesting them while they decompose in drinks, the authors advised for additional research and investigations. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) says that PFAS have been linked to: “Reproductive effects such as decreased fertility or high blood pressure in pregnant women, developmental effects or delays in children, including low birth weight, accelerated puberty, bone variations, or behavioral changes, increased risk of some cancers, including prostate, kidney, and testicular cancers, reduced ability of the body’s immune system to fight infections, including reduced vaccine response, interference with the body’s natural hormones, increased cholesterol levels and/or risk of obesity.” The authors of the research also advised using reusable stainless-steel straws, since they have been tested to be PFAS-free. This is for both environmental reasons and human health reasons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticCrusher Posted August 30, 2023 Share Posted August 30, 2023 Bring back plastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Steve753 Posted August 30, 2023 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted August 30, 2023 1 minute ago, ArcticCrusher said: Bring back plastic. The only thing you've said that's correct! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticCrusher Posted August 30, 2023 Share Posted August 30, 2023 Just now, Steve753 said: The only thing you've said that's correct! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Skidooski Posted August 30, 2023 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted August 30, 2023 Dems and their emotional knee jerk actions 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member steve from amherst Posted August 30, 2023 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted August 30, 2023 Im reading a thread about straws, what has my life become? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticCrusher Posted August 30, 2023 Share Posted August 30, 2023 It's saving the planet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gravy davey Posted August 30, 2023 Share Posted August 30, 2023 23 minutes ago, ArcticCrusher said: It's saving the planet. And reducing the population just like they want. Win win!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Member Stephen Hawking Posted August 30, 2023 Gold Member Share Posted August 30, 2023 Sea turtles don't like to snort paper straws because of the chemicals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecat Posted August 30, 2023 Share Posted August 30, 2023 Anal about paper straws? Pathetic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Steve753 Posted August 30, 2023 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted August 30, 2023 18 minutes ago, Mainecat said: Anal about paper straws? Pathetic. It makes soda taste like shit. Next to impossible to use for a milk shake. I keep a bunch of plastic ones handy in our vehicles and my wife seems to always have them in her purse when needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XCR1250 Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 Everywhere near here uses plastic straws. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awful knawful Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 They wasted money on a study for this? 🤷 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member SnowRider Posted September 3, 2023 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted September 3, 2023 Paid for by the plastic industry…. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Skidooski Posted September 3, 2023 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted September 3, 2023 On 8/30/2023 at 3:23 PM, Mainecat said: Anal about plastic straws? Pathetic. Yep 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecat Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 Straws are for girls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edmo Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 Libs are just the best at unintended consequences. It’s what happens when you think you’re right but didn’t think things through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 1 hour ago, Edmo said: Libs are just the best at unintended consequences. It’s what happens when you think you’re right but didn’t think things through. 100% if it makes you feel good, it must be good! plastic straws are illegal here thanks to our fascist liberal government. And the paper ones are awful. They make everything taste like shit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edmo Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 21 minutes ago, ACE said: 100% if it makes you feel good, it must be good! plastic straws are illegal here thanks to our fascist liberal government. And the paper ones are awful. They make everything taste like shit And no more steak for you! You must eat grass and bugs to save the earth friend. 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 10 minutes ago, Edmo said: And no more steak for you! You must eat grass and bugs to save the earth friend. 😁 Liberals don’t deserve to live Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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