>> http://www.cnn.com/2016/11/08/world/gallery/eco-bad-habits/index.html
> 11 everyday items you should stop using right now
I always thought that people looked pretentious using inferior chopsticks when civilized reusable forks and spoons were available. Now I see that chopsticks are:
> treated with chemicals that can cause respiratory disorders
Now they're not only still inadequate and pretentious but more prone to asthma and other respiratory illness (flu and in-flu-enza): and just to flaunt their mindless cult-ure or to look cool.
What's the chance that hundreds of millions of people are going to change when most are so careless that they're obviously subconsciously suicidal or at least have a I-couldn't-care-less attitude?
That's silly. It would be similar if we used disposable wooden forks and spoons. Right now we use plastic sporks probably at a similar rate. There's also little harm done if you have reusable chopsticks and use those instead.
>>102562
You've stumbled on a chink plot to weaken the west. I would watch out.
How many chopsticks would I have to eat be affected?
>>102562
The fuck benl? Do Americans not have food safety laws or something?
This has got to be the worst excuse for news that I've ever seen
>>102695
Chopsticks aren't food. Does 'food safety' apply to plates and shit in your country?
>>102705
Actually if you ever bought a decorative or commemorative plate it has a warning on the back that you can't eat off of it because the paint is toxic, so there is a bit of precedent there.
>>102705
Do you have any product safety laws?
>>102562
sounds like someone's just bitter they can't use them
>>102705
http://www.fda.gov/Food/GuidanceRegulation/RetailFoodProtection/FoodCode/ucm188064.htm
I've always wanted metal chopsticks.
>>103014
They are shit, buy nice wooden chopsticks unless you regularly stick them into an open flame
>>103014
Koreans use metal chopsticks
>>102562
I have stainless steel chopsticks and a titanium spork for my lunches. I have old wooden chopsticks at home from the 80's.
>>102562
wooden chopsticks are still preferred as it has more grip than a metal chopsticks. we dont want food to fall while you grip it right
Buy your own chopsticks and bring them to restaurant and those save you from the problem!