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Seattle to ban plastic straws, utensils at all eateries after July 1
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There was a kickstarter with a collapsible straw that just finished, I forgot to put my order in
We have compostable utensils in our cafeteria, and they are basically indistinguishable from plastic.
Honestly amazes me the amount of plastic still being circulated by fast food joints. Step up your cardboard game, QSRs.
I used a paper straw for a milkshake in Santa Cruz, and it was an awful experience. It ended up becoming unusable halfway through the milkshake...
Reusable ones. My girlfriend carries around a glass and a metal straw for when we go out. They even have collapseable ones if space is an issue.
It's long overdue. My office has been using biodegradable bowls, plates and utensils for years now.
That sounds wise, however you can't convince the entire city of Seattle to carry around straws with them, especially the ones that go to fast food restaurants.
And paper straws that folks keep mentioning, how does that work? Same thickness/durability as paper cup?
Assuming it's a sit down restaurant, they can serve with reusable straws just like silverware. Fast food, admittedly, I do not know a solution to that.
As for paper straws, they function long enough, but have a habit of making it only one or two drinks. Still, miles better than a plastic straw choking an animal.
I can't handle cardboard or paper or similar materials due to sensory sensitivity, it causes me pain.
I would not trust even a sit down restaurant to properly sanitize a straw.
Yeah, I mean the solution for straws can just be to not give straws anymore. Keep some of the disposable plastic ones around for those who need them, but just don't give them out by default.
Moving from an educated suburb of Washington DC to New York it was shocking how wasteful the city is. We don't even have recycling at my apartment. Everything at bodegas seems to get double-bagged, and cashiers look at me like I'm crazy when I bring tote bags for groceries.
I can dig it. With a cellulose spoon, no less.
Most of the lunch places use compostablen materials anyhow.
Most of the lunch places use compostablen materials anyhow.
At my workplace, all of our disposable cold cups and utensils are compostable (as are our disposable hot cups, plates & bowls) which is awesome. Particularly the cold cups, which feel indistinguishable from plastic cups, are fantastic while I prefer the feel of the starch-based utensils to that of regular plastic ones.
Good move on Seattle for implementing this.
Good move on Seattle for implementing this.
I hate straws and think they're super gross. I don't know why, but I always have.
I hope they all go away forever.
I hope they all go away forever.
That`s the correct decision! I hope more cities and even countries will follow Seattle`s example. Plastic is a slow killer but it kills slowly but surely... I stopped using plastic straws 4-5 years ago. I tried a bunch of different types - paper, glass, metal straws. I really hate paper straws as they always get soft in the water =/ Right now I use YesStraws straws (from wheat) and I must say I enjoy them. They are pretty easy to crumble, but if you are careful - they will be fine.
Also if you are looking for a plastic straws alternative I can recommend to test metal straw. You can easily bring it with you wherever you go, but don`t forget that its metal and you need to use it with cautious...
Also if you are looking for a plastic straws alternative I can recommend to test metal straw. You can easily bring it with you wherever you go, but don`t forget that its metal and you need to use it with cautious...
Don't even bother with paper straws. You don't need a straw outside of stuff like shakes. Just drink from the cup.
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