Petitions and activism
Petition to ask Tesco to stop selling plastic straws - AIBU to ask you to please sign and share?
MoiMocheetMechant · 23/10/2017 19:04
Petition from Change.Org
here asking Tesco to stop selling plastic straws.
Please sign and share! :)
Thank you so much!
cheeseandbiscuitsplease · 23/10/2017 21:45
What are the alternatives? My son has a disability and uses a straw every time he has a drink. I recycle everything I can. I am
Interesting in finding an alternative if we can.
MoiMocheetMechant · 23/10/2017 21:49
That's a really good point cheese. I'm not actually sure what the alternatives are, as I just became interested in the petition rather than signing (I didn't start it). Would be very interested to know what else is out there to replace plastic straws.
Bonkers2011 · 23/10/2017 21:51
I have signed.
There are lots of alternatives to plastic straws the cheepest being paper. Just type plastic straw alternatives into search engine.
whyismykid · 23/10/2017 21:54
We use silicon straws and just wash and reuse! Also have some glass straws, and a few metal ones, but the silicon are best, came with a little brush for cleaning.
ADishBestEatenCold · 23/10/2017 21:57
"What are the alternatives?"
Tesco (and loads of other places) actually sell paper straws.
//www.tesco.com/direct/blue-paper-straws/517-2980.prd?source=others
There is no need for anyone to buy 'disposable' 
plastic ones.
70isaLimitNotaTarget · 23/10/2017 22:03
I bought stainless steel ones from Lakeland .
They come with a brush and go in the dishwasher.
Only downside is (apart from making sure the come back to me not lost in DS room) is they are a bit like the guinea-pigs water bottle spouts 
StickThatInYourPipe · 23/10/2017 22:06
Paper straws are not a good enough replacement for plastic straws. They disintergrate in the liquid quite quickly.
The steel ones are much better or the cups with the straws built in are also a good option.
engineersthumb · 23/10/2017 22:11
I find plastic straws really useful! Particularly for applying expanding foam into small voids, skirting and windows particularly!
Sodaface · 23/10/2017 22:21
you couldn’t live without them drama much? Have you actually seen the damage single use plastic is doing?? Sign it ffs & then buy some steel ones.
HerdofAntilop · 23/10/2017 22:22
We use bamboo straws - you can wash them in the dishwasher. We bought four about five months ago and they're still going strong and they can be composted when they're done.
LegoCaltrops · 23/10/2017 22:25
The silicone straws, & the (non bendy) paper straws aren't comparable to the plastic ones though. They are more expensive & I highly doubt that a pack of 6 of the silicone straws costing £6-9 would last as long as £6-9 worth of disposable straws. Especially given the propensity for small children to chew on straws.
Theresnonamesleft · 23/10/2017 22:26
Not everyone can use steel spoons.
A number of people I work with bite down on cutlery and straws. Nothing to do with creating a drama, but minimizing damage to teeth and gums.
Theresnonamesleft · 23/10/2017 22:28
It’s not just small children who chew/bite the straws but adults as well, as part of their medical conditions.
sunandmoonshine · 23/10/2017 22:28
It's not just tesco who sell them.
What about Maccies D's for a start! And Staples. And Asda. And Sainsbury's. Why pick on Tesco?! 
And telling a poster who has dental issues to use a metal straw?
Are you taking the piss @sodaface?
AngelaTwerkel · 23/10/2017 22:31
Signed. There is not a single good reason to use disposable straws.
AngelaTwerkel · 23/10/2017 22:33
"Why just Tesco?"
It's the biggest supermaket chain in the UK.
MIstressiggi · 23/10/2017 22:34
Why plastic straws and not plastic cups?
I’d rather Tesco stopped selling meat actually as I think it’s immoral and causes a lot of environmental harm. But I wouldn’t assume everyone should follow my moral code. I’ll let my dc continue with his four straws a week habit.
londonrach · 23/10/2017 22:37
Very strange petition and i cant remember the last time i used a straw.
LegoCaltrops · 23/10/2017 22:39
Actually I'm quite happy with my carbon footprint. No foreign holidays, no car, no dishwasher. We've used the tumble dryer 3 times this year. Solar panels. I'll stick with disposable straws to take my meds, thanks. My husband has to hold the cup & put the straw in my mouth because I can't always do it but feel free to judge me for using a bendable plastic straw.
spatchcock · 23/10/2017 22:43
Why can't people just use silicon or paper straws?
Single use plastic straws are being phased out by restaurants in my city. Can't happen soon enough .
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