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Banning straws might be good for the planet – but bad for people with disability or swallowing problems. What is ‘eco-ableism’?

This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article here. This month, Victoria became the latest Australian state to ban single-use plastics, including straws. While this is a win for the environment and marine life, it will come at a price for social inclusion. Disposable straws enable many…