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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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[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 year ago (3 children)

I can't do metal, I HATE the feeling of metal on my teeth. There are ones with silicon nubs on the end, but then that's more plastic...

[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Teeth? You are using straws wrong. They are supposed to only touch your lips

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago (1 children)

You've NEVER hit your teeth by mistake with a straw or fork or something?

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

Of course not never, but not often enough to even recall once really.

It sounded like you are chewing on straws or so. Sorry for the misunderstanding!

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I believe silicone is its own natural material, not plastic

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Petty sure its made from oil same as plastic, resin, etc.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

It’s made out of the element, silicon, hence the name.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

I use a metal straw with a silicon bendy bit on the end, and it's not like I throw away the bendy part.