Wednesday, August 15, 2018

The Ramblings of a Reasonable Mind-the Things We Take at Face Value

Almost on a daily basis now, I am amazed at what we just accept-from FB, from news, from politicians, or from friends. In the last few weeks, it has blown my mind. I've just started looking at them and shaking my head.

Number one on that list...banning plastic straws. People. Really. Let's reality check a couple of things.

1. Where did this all start, and where did the number of straws being dangerous to the environment come from? a 9 year old who called and asked plastic manufacturers. No scientific research. https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/the-new-york-times-sources-a-9-year-old-child-to-peddle-fear-of-drinking-straws
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/07/19/business/plastic-straws-ban-fact-check-nyt.html

2. It will not have the impact many claim. https://youtu.be/kTrECOS4fzU

3. Starbucks replaced a recyclable straw with a bigger, recyclable lid-the end result...more plastic used. Good job. Oh, and let's not forget the other plastics they use, to cover the non plastic things.

Starbucks Pineapple Iced Tea Straw and Caramel Brulee Iced Coffee Straw

Common sense, people!!

and thiis is only one.tiny.part. It's too much.