In 2024, the extraction and use of natural materials are increasingly strained by deforestation, overexploitation of ...

One study out of the University of Antwerp in Belgium showed that paper straws — as well as those made of glass and bamboo — ...

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.

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 ...

Specialized filtration straws allow people to drink safely from mountain streams, rivers, and lakes. They work, Wyoming ...

The straws will use paper from certified sustainable sources, the company said. "The government's ambitious plans, combined with strong customer opinion, has helped to accelerate the move away ...

McDonald's new paper straws - described as "eco-friendly" by the US fast food giant - cannot be recycled. Last year, it axed plastic straws, even though they were recyclable, in all its UK ...