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[–] bacon_pdp@lemmy.world 1 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Well take the global number of people who do that and multiply it by their average yearly usage and then compare it against the global plastic straw usage in tons.

If it is far lower, it is fine.

If it is close or higher, just advocate for proper recycling/disposal.

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[–] Ghyste@sh.itjust.works 1 points 3 weeks ago (9 children)

I feel like you might be doing something wrong.

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