One study out of the University of Antwerp in Belgium showed that paper straws — as well as those made of glass and bamboo — are coated in PFAS, aka "forever chemicals." Here's what to use instead.
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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 ...
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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