Are Paper Straws Actually Better than Plastic?

Ethically Questionable, Electrified by Polestar. A South Korean government study says paper straws are worse for the environment than plastic ones, and the New York Post could not contain its joy. Jamila and Jenn dig into what the study measured, what it left out (litter, ocean pollution, microplastics), and why the best straw might be no straw at all. Plus, H&M’s investment arm hosted an event called the Sustainable Fashion Forum. That’s also the name of Brittany Sierra’s 10-year-old company, which H&M had been in talks with for years. H&M says the name was a mistake. We’re not convinced. We get into what this says about how big brands treat Black women founders, and whether you should ever take money from brands you don’t trust. Plus, we have thoughts on Obama saying the White House looks like “Saddam Hussein opened a Cheesecake Factory.” Barack, if you’re listening, our DMs are open. Find EQ everywhere Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EthicallyQuestionablePod Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ethicallyquestionable/ Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ethicallyquestionablepod Follow your hosts Jamila: https://www.instagram.com/jamilafaye/ Jenn: https://www.instagram.com/jennmcgarrigle/ Ethically Questionable is Electrified by Polestar https://www.instagram.com/polestarcars/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.