Social media debate
Plastic waste is a popular topic amongst social media users. People shared how banning straws is a positive step...
@deespeak:
Single use plastics we can [stop] using:
Plastic bags
Plastic straws
Plastic bottles
Plastic cups
Plastic/styrofoam plates, bowls
Plastic stirrers
Plastic forks, spoons
Plastic confetti
Plastic gift wrapping
Plastic decorations...
@spwarriortweets:
Why is it so hard for abled people to just believe disabled people? We know our needs and restrictions.
“Have you tried (insert plastic straw alternative)”
“Yes, I said alternatives don’t work”
“But what about...”
“I SAID THEY DON’T WORK!”
#strawban
@hannahnutmuffin:
Okay this plastic straw energy is great and all but let’s move on to plastic single-use water bottles now! Get a reusable water bottle!!! The way we spend our money is our loudest and most paid attention to voice!
Bambuhay:
Plastic straws are NOT recyclable. They are made of type five plastic (polypropylene), and even though type five plastic is recyclable, plastic straws are usually not accepted by curbside recycling programs, because they’re very hard to recycle...
