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[-] Grumpy@sh.itjust.works 33 points 2 years ago

It is actually a deliberate corp strategy. Plastic straws were never a real concern, save for that ONE turtle. Plastic straw make such a negligible amount of plastic waste that stop using it will have virtually zero measurable impact in amount of plastic waste we create. All it ever was intended for was to make us feel like something was being done while doing absolutely nothing.

That's not to say all plastic reduction initiatives are pointless. But the straws definitely belong in the least environmentally impactful category.

[-] Zamundaaa@discuss.tchncs.de 25 points 2 years ago

All it ever was intended for was to make us feel like something was being done while doing absolutely nothing.

It certainly does help a little bit. But it's of course still not a coincidence that companies are pushing for it instead of more effective measures... It's not just cheap but it also pushes people to believe that measures to save the environment are all useless and annoying, and makes them less likely to want more to happen.

[-] lolcatnip@reddthat.com 13 points 2 years ago

It's the "thoughts and prayers" of environmentalism. I'm convinced the net effect is negative after you factor in the way it distracts people from anything that might actually help.

[-] bobs_monkey@lemm.ee 5 points 2 years ago

Let's not forget tht half the time they're individually wrapped.. in plastic.

[-] MeatsOfRage@lemmy.world 12 points 2 years ago

What's worse is we haven't replaced plastic straws with a good alternative. Paper straws fucking blow and I'm not going to carry around and wash a silicon straw with me at all times.