ExposedTamponString t1_it4qrgq wrote
Reply to comment by BarriBlue in YSK: November 1 the grace period ends, and all food service establishments must maintain a sufficient supply of single-use plastic beverage straws that are not compostable and provide these, free of charge, to any person who requests one. by BarriBlue
….how does this violate reasonable accommodations? Are there people who are allergic to paper?
meantnothingatall t1_it4vcmr wrote
ExposedTamponString t1_it4w2kw wrote
Oooh that does kind of make sense. However this is probably just a loophole that plastic lobbyers found.
meantnothingatall t1_it4z0lk wrote
There are way bigger fish to fry than straws.
PTERODACTYL_ANUS t1_it5v8oq wrote
speaking of fish, fishing waste is like the largest single contributor to ocean plastic
ctindel t1_it5ihnm wrote
Yeah the rule is as dumb as banning 32 ounce sodas
iRedditAlreadyyy t1_it6148c wrote
Still cracks me up when I get a paper straw to use with my clearly single use plastic cup when I grab my coffee
ctindel t1_it6zfth wrote
Exactly! And all the single use plastic cutlery and plates.
Though by cracks me up what I really mean is it makes me irrationally angry about the stupidity of the whole thing.
iRedditAlreadyyy t1_it8vzdr wrote
I’m fine with it if they just go all the way. Blue bottle has really nice paper cups with bio lids. I’ve used eco friendly “plastic” forks and knives and they work just as well as the plastic ones. Just go all the way and not half ass it with a paper straw in a plastic cup. Or at least allow me to refill my water bottle at a slight discount. Works for me too
EnlightenedBeignet t1_it6h2ba wrote
The bigger fish are turtles
Curiosities t1_it69hid wrote
No, this is legitimately a disability issue. Plenty of folks in the disability community have shared their experiences when these bans started passing all over.
This site that hosts this chart is for and by disabled/chronically ill folks: http://creakyjoints.org//wp-content/uploads/1019_Straw_Chart_Logo.jpg
From one of their pieces on this topic:
"These materials can also create unintended consequences. Plastic straw alternatives can be made with ingredients that contain corn, gluten, and other major allergens. This includes the glue used on paper straws. Despite assurances of safety from organizations such as Starbucks that have switched to compostable options, people are having to go to the ER in anaphylaxis because of these allergens. There are currently no regulations stating that allergens in these straws must be shared and there is little research about how many people with allergies have reactions to these straws."
IvanIsOnReddit t1_it6qga5 wrote
I get the spirit of reducing plastics but we’re not going to save the world with this. We still need to get rid of plastic packaging. 10 cheese slices in a thick plastic bag, come on!?
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drecklia t1_it52ilb wrote
Why can't they carry their own straws?
Ambitionlessness t1_it54hl7 wrote
Why can’t disabled people carry their own straws?is this a real question?
drecklia t1_it55pyc wrote
Do you not carry around your metal straw?
movingtobay2019 t1_it57n7z wrote
No?
drecklia t1_it57ugt wrote
TheBeesBestKnees t1_it5lblk wrote
I like my drinks without guilt or virtue signals, thanks. I'll take an extra plastic straw in your honor.
clorox2 t1_it5ryyj wrote
Doing your part to help fuck up the planet just to prove a point on Reddit?
Drink an extra 64oz Coke every day while you’re at it.
F_T_N_32 t1_it5spxw wrote
Reeeeeeeeeee
TheBeesBestKnees t1_it8l8d4 wrote
I'll have a straw for you, too.
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rho_everywhere t1_it63h5n wrote
Also paper straws aren’t gluten free…. Why are all these establishments discriminating against the celiacs?
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