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On #EarthDay, it’s time we talk about #EcoAbleism 💙🥄
Plastic straw bans, “zero-waste lifestyles” and bashing products that seem to generate waste but are essential for disabled people are all forms of #ecoableism Confused? Read on:
Simply put, eco-ableism is a type of ableism or prejudice against individuals who do not have a disability.
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“Why can’t you just use this alternative???” - My response to eco-ableists from my disabled perspective.
First up: Paper straws.
First off, they’re gross! They go all melty and yucky after a couple of minutes of use, which for me isn’t enough time to have my drink or soup or whatever I’m trying to enjoy
Secondly, they suck cause I can’t drink hot stuff with them, which sucks because I drink hot chocolate every other day and a paper straw just dissolves and it’s gross and I have to fish out yucky paper bits 👎🏻
I can’t bend them into position so that when I’m lying down because I have a headache so bad I can’t think clearly I wont be able to drink anything, which is bad
Also little pieces of the paper can be swallowed, which can be a choking hazard for other disabled people
Plus you can’t recycle some paper straws because of a wax coating inside of them so they’re also unsustainable considering how much trees are being cut down as major companies like McDonalds are demanding lots of paper straws?
Overall, my rating of the paper straw is 0/10. Gross.
Yet another example of #ecoableism. I have chronic migraine and LED bulbs cause me to get them more frequently. This condition, among many, like epilepsy, are worsened by LED bulbs that emit a flashing instead of a sustained light.
Rules finalized by the Energy Department will accelerate an industry practice to use compact fluorescent and LED bulbs. Consumers could save
“Why can’t you just use this alternative???” - Tried to do it one a day but completely mind blanked.
We had paper, we had glass, next up, it’s silicone:
Turns out I’m allergic to silicone, which also explains why wearing my Fitbit is so itchy and painful.
However despite that, I still tested it just to spite ableists and here is my conclusion:
Bendy, which is a yay for drinking lying down, but it’d be cool if it stayed that way, also depending on what I’m drinking, (like a cola) it floats to the top a lot and falls out of the cup
Weird mouth feel that isn’t just down to allergies, I think I don’t like the feeling or taste of a silicone straw covered in my own drool, might be good for stimming though, more study needed
Also it’s weirdly difficult to drink through? idk if that’s on me, but I was struggling a lot to sorta drink?
They’re even harder to wash than the glass straw because they’re so flexible, took me the better half of a couple of minutes trying to keep it still
Also pretty expensive too, overall I rate the silicone straw a 3/10. Being generous as my allergy is potential bias and a bonus point for how silly it is to bonk my friend over the head with them
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(Typo on ableism) ❗️ALL Able-bodied people read this! Repost Queerbrownvegan: 🙏🏻 “Let’s talk about eco-ableism as I, too, as someone who is non-disabled, partakes in an ableist society. For most of us entering Plastic Free July, I wanted to share why it is important that we continue to be specific in our language and focusing on systemic change. Eco-ableism is perpetuated in many environmental movements through shaming those for not being green enough or pushing policies that further harm disabled people. When we think of reducing plastic waste, we often need to remind ourselves of those who rely on plastic to survive. While we continue to advocate for systemic change, we often ignore and erase disabled people’s voices. Most laws talk about banning plastic straws, cups, and other alternatives, but in reality, when we think about it, those who are the most low-income will be the most affected by this issue. It’s not just that either. When we talk about green infrastructure and rooftop gardens, there is often a lack of recognition and attention for disabled voices. We cannot create and label climate resiliency programs as sustainable when they do not help people with disabilities. I believe saying phrases like, ban the straw, use public transportation or walk, and you’re not doing enough can often reinforce ableism. We must take the time to rephrase our statements and be more precise with our language. We can admit that plastic is an environmental justice issue and that the policies we push for do create some change, but again, is there justice when others are hurt in the process? Holding petrochemical and fossil fuel industries should be our center and focus on getting them to pay reparations. Yes, we can still reduce our plastic if we have the privilege to, but that does not mean we have the right to shame those who rely on it. Graphics: @ecoinprogress #ecoableism #environmentaljustice #plasticfreejuly2021 (at UCLA Department of Orthopaedic Surgery) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQ7UbY5LaoT/?utm_medium=tumblr
“Why can’t you just use this alternative???” - The saga continues.
Second up: Glass straws
Glass straws look pretty, you can get them in lots of colours and have them in cute little cases and stuff but really that’s all they’ve got going for them as a positive
They’re not positionable like the paper straws, so again, not very fun if you have a condition like POTS or other conditions that require you to lie down a lot
Also, with how shaky my hands can get, they’re pretty dangerous if I accidentally drop them and it shatters everywhere
Plus my brain doesn’t exactly understand how hard or soft I’m doing an action - (I can somewhat tell, but that’s usually after I’ve done it) - so I could think I’m gently holding the straw with my teeth but I’ve actually just bit it with a lot of force and oops, now there’s shards of glass in my mouth 😕
Also they’re pretty expensive for just a piece of glass, I bought 1 glass straw for almost £10 ($12.46 for any American followers)
Overall, I rate the glass straw 1/10, the only point given to the fact that some can look pretty
