So, I get that humans are taste and texture driven, and experience is a delight. But even with a pasta straw, that’s a lot of resources, like land use, water use, the fuel that goes into harvest, the manufacturing, and the transport that are wasted on the growth, production, and one time use of a wheat based straw just so you can enjoy a boba tea the way your like to. Sure, it’s going to decompose quickly, but while that straw isn’t lasting for a lifetime in a landfill, it’s also not lasting a lifetime of use. There’s a balance to be found between our indulgences and what is required to achieve that indulgence.
Average American rolling up to the average American fight to prove you’re not the average American if the internet argument but also aware; you gotta save them and they deserve a decent meal:
I have silicone straws that have been in regular use for several years. They came with little plunger doohickeys for cleaning, which is nice. Can’t boil and eat them afterwards, but I’m on a diet.
I’ve had silicone straws before that also had a lot of nucleation sites because of texturing, and ended up foaming up the drink in the process of sipping, too. Is there a particular thing I should look for? Or do I just need to suck it up (ha) and buy a titanium straw?
So, I get that humans are taste and texture driven, and experience is a delight. But even with a pasta straw, that’s a lot of resources, like land use, water use, the fuel that goes into harvest, the manufacturing, and the transport that are wasted on the growth, production, and one time use of a wheat based straw just so you can enjoy a boba tea the way your like to. Sure, it’s going to decompose quickly, but while that straw isn’t lasting for a lifetime in a landfill, it’s also not lasting a lifetime of use. There’s a balance to be found between our indulgences and what is required to achieve that indulgence.
You’re supposed to save them up. After a month or so that’s a decent meal!
Average American rolling up to the average American fight to prove you’re not the average American if the internet argument but also aware; you gotta save them and they deserve a decent meal:
I have silicone straws that have been in regular use for several years. They came with little plunger doohickeys for cleaning, which is nice. Can’t boil and eat them afterwards, but I’m on a diet.
I’ve had silicone straws before that also had a lot of nucleation sites because of texturing, and ended up foaming up the drink in the process of sipping, too. Is there a particular thing I should look for? Or do I just need to suck it up (ha) and buy a titanium straw?
Sorry, I can’t tell you what you want to hear. I have one metal straw and it gives me Final Destination vibes.
Oof, that’s an intrusive thought I wasn’t expecting to develop. Good call, no metal then.