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I recently saw an interview with an environmentalist who said that the environmental impact of paper straws is far greater- not to mention more expensive- than plastic straws.

Then there's the unquestioned repetition of the "fact" that Americans use 500 million straws each day, which, if you actually stop to think about it, is utterly absurd.

Joe Orr Road Rod wrote:

I can buy that figure. Leash used to use dozens of straws a day.

Joe Orr Road Rod wrote:

I can buy that figure. Leash used to use dozens of straws a day.

Starbucks, the tycoons that they are, now selling flavored paper straws.....

That are in plastic packaging.

Instead of banning plastic straws, just stock fewer of them and only make them available by request to children, the handless, and the poor-muscle-toned. Able-bodied adults will have to drink from glasses normally.

Then there's the unquestioned repetition of the "fact" that Americans use 500 million straws each day, which, if you actually stop to think about it, is utterly absurd.

The cruise ship message boards are literally exploding over ships getting rid of straws. To me, no big deal. If I need a straw I can BYO.

Set of 4 on amazon, $10.

Why do people actually need straws? Is everybody still six years old?

A McDonald's type to go cup for pop or shakes can have a redesigned top that is similar to their coffee lid.

An individual box type juice drink can have the same opening for sipping like a box of chicken broth.

A Capri Sun's package can also be redesigned with a little sip cap similar to those Go-Gurt packs.

There, somebody take those ideas to Shark Tank.

Author:	SpiralStairs [ Sat Aug 04, 2018 7:29 am ]
Post subject:	Straw Bans!
It's an ouroboros wokeness. Regular libcucks want to eliminate straws because they create a ton a waste and hurt animals. The truly WOKE wants straws to stay because getting rid of them is ableist.

Author:	JORR [ Sat Aug 04, 2018 7:35 am ]
Post subject:	Re: Straw Bans!
I recently saw an interview with an environmentalist who said that the environmental impact of paper straws is far greater- not to mention more expensive- than plastic straws. Then there's the unquestioned repetition of the "fact" that Americans use 500 million straws each day, which, if you actually stop to think about it, is utterly absurd.

Author:	SpiralStairs [ Sat Aug 04, 2018 7:38 am ]
Post subject:	Re: Straw Bans!
Joe Orr Road Rod wrote: I recently saw an interview with an environmentalist who said that the environmental impact of paper straws is far greater- not to mention more expensive- than plastic straws. Then there's the unquestioned repetition of the "fact" that Americans use 500 million straws each day, which, if you actually stop to think about it, is utterly absurd. I can buy that figure. Leash used to use dozens of straws a day.

Author:	JORR [ Sat Aug 04, 2018 7:40 am ]
Post subject:	Re: Straw Bans!
SpiralStairs wrote: Joe Orr Road Rod wrote: I recently saw an interview with an environmentalist who said that the environmental impact of paper straws is far greater- not to mention more expensive- than plastic straws. Then there's the unquestioned repetition of the "fact" that Americans use 500 million straws each day, which, if you actually stop to think about it, is utterly absurd. I can buy that figure. Leash used to use dozens of straws a day.

Author:	Brick [ Sat Aug 04, 2018 8:18 am ]
Post subject:	Re: Straw Bans!
SpiralStairs wrote: Joe Orr Road Rod wrote: I recently saw an interview with an environmentalist who said that the environmental impact of paper straws is far greater- not to mention more expensive- than plastic straws. Then there's the unquestioned repetition of the "fact" that Americans use 500 million straws each day, which, if you actually stop to think about it, is utterly absurd. I can buy that figure. Leash used to use dozens of straws a day. Building strawmen isn't cheap.

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Author:	Regular Reader [ Sat Aug 04, 2018 8:36 am ]
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Author:	pittmike [ Sat Aug 04, 2018 8:50 am ]
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There are a lot of odd things people get upset about. I don’t like to see littering pigs have six pack rings or plastic bags all over. Never thought about straws though.

Author:	JORR [ Sat Aug 04, 2018 8:53 am ]
Post subject:	Re: Straw Bans!
I got my first paper straw a couple weeks ago at Parson's Chicken & Fish. It got soggy very quickly and it made my Negroni slushie taste like cardboard. Next time I go there I will bring my own straw(s).

Author:	Frank Coztansa [ Sat Aug 04, 2018 9:21 am ]
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Starbucks, the tycoons that they are, now selling flavored paper straws..... That are in plastic packaging.

Author:	pittmike [ Sat Aug 04, 2018 9:24 am ]
Post subject:	Re: Straw Bans!
Frank Coztansa wrote: Starbucks, the tycoons that they are, now selling flavored paper straws..... That are in plastic packaging. Of course they are.

Author:	a retard [ Sat Aug 04, 2018 4:12 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Straw Bans!
The cruise ship message boards are literally exploding over ships getting rid of straws. To me, no big deal. If I need a straw I can BYO. Set of 4 on amazon, $10.

Author:	Drunk Squirrel [ Sat Aug 04, 2018 4:14 pm ]
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We have those. Wife bought glass ones years ago too. I rarely find myself in need of a straw however.

Author:	Nas [ Sat Aug 04, 2018 4:17 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Straw Bans!
May be one of the worst things you could reuse. Kinda like a sippy cup. I always blow in my straws when I get them. A guy I knew many years ago used to work at a place that produced them. He told me they would be out so long that spiders would build webs in them.

Author:	Don Tiny [ Sat Aug 04, 2018 4:23 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Straw Bans!
At least the old joke about a screen door on a submarine is only just that - a joke. A paper gdamnend straw? Really?

Author:	FavreFan [ Sat Aug 04, 2018 5:59 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Straw Bans!
Just a classic dumbass liberal “focus on something that doesn’t really even matter” strategy. The 500 million number is ridiculous. It’s like 180 million and it still counts for a statistically insignificant amount of our pollution. This whole notion is stupid. And I can’t even remember the last time I used a straw for anything. It’s been years at least.

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Author:	America [ Sat Aug 04, 2018 4:32 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Straw Bans!
Sipping > straws. Fight me.

Author:	Curious Hair [ Sat Aug 04, 2018 4:39 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Straw Bans!
Instead of banning plastic straws, just stock fewer of them and only make them available by request to children, the handless, and the poor-muscle-toned. Able-bodied adults will have to drink from glasses normally.

Author:	newper [ Sat Aug 04, 2018 5:49 pm ]
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Curious Hair wrote: Instead of banning plastic straws, just stock fewer of them and only make them available by request to children, the handless, and the poor-muscle-toned. Able-bodied adults will have to drink from glasses normally. Much like when Kennedy stopped the trend of wearing hats and the rest of America followed, similarly Trump should start drinking from sippy cups, and perhaps similar things will happen.

Author:	Douchebag [ Sun Aug 05, 2018 10:24 am ]
Post subject:	Re: Straw Bans!
Joe Orr Road Rod wrote: Then there's the unquestioned repetition of the "fact" that Americans use 500 million straws each day, which, if you actually stop to think about it, is utterly absurd. Have you ever been to Mississippi? You'd be on your 5th big gulp right now at this time of the day down there.

Author:	Telegram Sam [ Sun Aug 05, 2018 10:36 am ]
Post subject:	Re: Straw Bans!
a retard wrote: The cruise ship message boards are literally exploding over ships getting rid of straws. To me, no big deal. If I need a straw I can BYO. Set of 4 on amazon, $10. I have to know more about the cruise ship message board.

Author:	Godfella [ Sun Aug 05, 2018 11:01 am ]
Post subject:	Re: Straw Bans!
Why do people actually need straws? Is everybody still six years old? A McDonald's type to go cup for pop or shakes can have a redesigned top that is similar to their coffee lid. An individual box type juice drink can have the same opening for sipping like a box of chicken broth. A Capri Sun's package can also be redesigned with a little sip cap similar to those Go-Gurt packs. There, somebody take those ideas to Shark Tank.

Author:	Terry's Peeps [ Sun Aug 05, 2018 11:30 am ]
Post subject:	Re: Straw Bans!
Godfella wrote: Why do people actually need straws? Is everybody still six years old? A McDonald's type to go cup for pop or shakes can have a redesigned top that is similar to their coffee lid. An individual box type juice drink can have the same opening for sipping like a box of chicken broth. A Capri Sun's package can also be redesigned with a little sip cap similar to those Go-Gurt packs. There, somebody take those ideas to Shark Tank. I'd rather they be taken to SHARK Tank. BITE!

Author:	IMU [ Sun Aug 05, 2018 12:10 pm ]
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Godfella wrote: Why do people actually need straws? Is everybody still six years old? A McDonald's type to go cup for pop or shakes can have a redesigned top that is similar to their coffee lid. An individual box type juice drink can have the same opening for sipping like a box of chicken broth. A Capri Sun's package can also be redesigned with a little sip cap similar to those Go-Gurt packs. There, somebody take those ideas to Shark Tank. How well do you sip out of chicken broth boxes?

Author:	Caller Bob [ Sun Aug 05, 2018 12:21 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Straw Bans!
Godfella wrote: Why do people actually need straws? Is everybody still six years old? A McDonald's type to go cup for pop or shakes can have a redesigned top that is similar to their coffee lid. An individual box type juice drink can have the same opening for sipping like a box of chicken broth. A Capri Sun's package can also be redesigned with a little sip cap similar to those Go-Gurt packs. There, somebody take those ideas to Shark Tank. Are you saying sippy cups for adults?