Sorry, but Your Paper Straw Is Covered in Forever Chemicals — Here's What to Use Instead
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 ...
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‘Extremely toxic’: Doctor issues warning over paper straws. So, what do we use now?
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 ...
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Straw Industry Embraces Sustainability: Rising Demand for Paper, Bamboo, and Edible Alternatives
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 ...
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Sorry, but Your Paper Straw Is Covered in Forever Chemicals — Here's What to Use Instead
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 ...