Canada Plans to Ban Single-Use Plastics, Joining Growing Global Movement

Re:Canada Plans to Ban Single-Use Plastics, Joining Growing ... by remir on Tuesday June 11, 2019 @07:54PM (#20160587)

I tried paper straws a couple of times at A&W and it wasn't that bad. Granted, it was a cold drink, which could perhaps be problematic with hot drinks, but beside a texture difference, I found the paper straw to be an acceptable replacement.

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Re:Canada Plans to Ban Single-Use Plastics, Joining Growing ... by alacombe on Tuesday June 11, 2019 @10:16PM (#20161182)

They were probably coated with wax, which make them... non-recyclable.

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Re:Canada Plans to Ban Single-Use Plastics, Joining Growing ... by jogjayr on Wednesday June 12, 2019 @02:53AM (#20162355)

Wax-coated paper is probably far safer to dispose by burning than plastic.

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Re:Canada Plans to Ban Single-Use Plastics, Joining Growing ... by remir on Wednesday June 12, 2019 @05:14PM (#20169370)

I'm pretty sure platic straws are not being recycled. Paper straws are at least more sustainable.

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Re:Canada Plans to Ban Single-Use Plastics, Joining Growing ... by ccozan on Wednesday June 12, 2019 @01:59AM (#20162112)

Sure, they will be dirty with whatever you drink too. But they are bio-degradable, compared to plastic.

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