If you're concerned about your exposure to forever chemicals, you may want to ditch your paper straw. In 2023, researchers from the University of Antwerp, Belgium, published a study in the journal ...
Indeed, a Belgian study found PFAS in 18 out of the 20 different brands of paper and bamboo straws tested. As reported by the Natural Resources Defense Council, PFAS cause a litany of health ...
Think of your typical reusable plastic water bottle shrunken to straw size. 6. Bamboo This natural material can be sustainably produced and is a plant-based alternative to fabricated straws.
Paper straws are touted as more environmentally friendly than plastic ones. However, this may not be the case. In a recent study, Belgian researchers tested 39 brands of straws, including plastic, ...
The global straw market is poised for substantial growth, with projections indicating a robust CAGR of 5.3% during the forecast period. Starting from a valuation of USD 19.2 billion in 2023, the ...
Perhaps most surprisingly, PFAS was detected most frequently in those made of plant-based materials, such as paper and bamboo straws. The reason for the plant-based straws to have any chemical ...