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The issues with reusable straws (www.youtube.com)

submitted 1 year ago by elfpie to c/environment

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Transcript: https://youtubetranscript.com/?v=3XGIxUXDWqw

The video shows how alternatives may not be real solutions for many of those in need. I see it as an example of how we shouldn't theorize solutions based only in our limited point of view or accept blindly that those in power did their due diligence and are not just in it for optics.

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[–] elfpie 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Not in Brazil. Charging backfired really quickly and the solution was biodegradable plastic, which might mean just plastic that breaks down in plastic we can't see.

[–] Templa 1 points 1 year ago

Do you mean compostable bags? Because that's the case in my city at least. Different states have different laws regarding this in Brazil.