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		TorbjornLunde on Oct 2, 2019 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Ocean plastic waste probably comes from ships, rep... One problem with banning plastic straws as well is that many disabled people are dependent on them to be able to drink. AFAIK the alternatives (other kinds of straws) don't work well.

lonelappde on Oct 2, 2019 | [–]

That's why they aren't all banned.

blobs on Oct 2, 2019 | [–]

Problem? There is a solution though: https://www.sulapac.com/

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