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[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 month ago (2 children)

Honestly cardboard and paper replacements have been working fine for everything except straws. Unless it can do that better I’m not seeing much point

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 month ago

Airtight packaging? I don't see many things not sold in plastic wrapping.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 children)

We already have compostable straws made from plant-based plastics.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 month ago (1 children)

What about the pasta straws? I've seen it mentioned once, but nothing since.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 month ago

Sure try it, but keep in mind it won't work for celiacs, and some folks won't enjoy the extra starch leeching into their drink as it soaks