In reality, there is no such thing as biodegradable balloons. Many animals mistake burst so-called 'biodegradable' latex balloons as food, causing intestinal blockage and death. Even degraded remnants of balloons can be harmful to animals that ingest them.
While natural latex may be biodegradable, the addition of chemicals and dyes in balloon manufacture can make balloons persist for many months in the environment. Balloons that are released into the environment, even for a short time, can cause harm.
^ But from a utilitarian perspective, straws at least serve a secondary purpose to a primary need; whereas it's difficult to find any useful purpose for the vast majority of balloons. I can't even fathom the total cumulative number of balloons that were used across the globe on NYE!
... although suspect this guy has much deeper issues. Found myself routing for the employee with each and every punch, but at the same time thought it was all very sad
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Rather ironic , eh.
Rather ironic , eh.
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Rather ironic , eh.
Rather ironic , eh.
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Rather ironic , eh.
Double.
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First they came for the
First they came for the straws, and I said nothing.
Next they came for the Balloons, and again I said nothing...
When they finally came for the Sporks, no plastic was left to say anything.
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I doubt it since balloons are
I doubt it since balloons are not made of plastic, they are latex which is at least somewhat biodegradable.
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Looks as though it's a mixed
Looks as though it's a mixed bag re: plastic & latex ... and even the latex:
https://www.sustainability.vic.gov.au/You-and-Your-Home/Live-sustainably...
What about biodegradable balloons?
In reality, there is no such thing as biodegradable balloons. Many animals mistake burst so-called 'biodegradable' latex balloons as food, causing intestinal blockage and death. Even degraded remnants of balloons can be harmful to animals that ingest them.
While natural latex may be biodegradable, the addition of chemicals and dyes in balloon manufacture can make balloons persist for many months in the environment. Balloons that are released into the environment, even for a short time, can cause harm.
^ But from a utilitarian perspective, straws at least serve a secondary purpose to a primary need; whereas it's difficult to find any useful purpose for the vast majority of balloons. I can't even fathom the total cumulative number of balloons that were used across the globe on NYE!
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Pot - lighters.
Pot - lighters.
Cocaine - straws.
Nitrous -- balloons.
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Florida Man is not too happy
Florida Man is not too happy about the new restrictions on plastic straws:
https://www.wftv.com/news/local/florida-man-attacks-mcdonalds-employees-...
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Saw a longer clip of this
Saw a longer clip of this last night, but didn't realize straws were the "cause"!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ioTOsaJjxNA
... although suspect this guy has much deeper issues. Found myself routing for the employee with each and every punch, but at the same time thought it was all very sad
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>>> Found myself routing for
>>> Found myself routing for the employee with each and every punch
that’s a good POV since she got attacked. Then she doled put some quarter pounders on his face.