US EditionPaper straws are more likely to contain harmful forever chemicals than plastic straws, new research finds
- Paper straws, often hailed as a more environmentally friendly alternative to plastic, may contain toxic chemicals called PFAS, which can pose risks to human health and contaminate the environment.
- A recent study found that 90% of paper straws tested contained PFAS, compared to 75% of plastic straws and 40% of glass straws.
- While the concentrations of PFAS in paper straws are typically low and pose a relatively small risk to human health, the long-term accumulation of these chemicals in the environment and the human body is a concern.
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Sometimes it happens that a person himself thinks he is good and caring, environmentally friendly and health-conscious, but then suddenly comes a squad of scientists, does a study, publishes an article, and suddenly it turns out that only a person who wanted to do good has been on a full sole deluded.
'Eco-friendly' paper straws, plastic straws both found to contain forever chemicals
A study of various types of straws found most paper, plastic and bamboo straws sampled contained per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known as PFAS or forever chemicals. These chemicals got their nickname because they linger almost permanently in air, water and soil. Researchers looked at 39 brands of straws made of plastic, paper, bamboo, glass and stainless steel. The results, broken down by type of straw, was as follows: PFAS were detec…
They are regarded as an environmentally friendly alternative to their plastic counterparts, but a recent study concludes that straws made from paper and other supposedly sustainable materials may not be better for the environment than previously thought. They place a burden on them - and on the health of us humans.
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