Not So Eco-friendly? Paper Straws Contain More 'forever Chemicals' Than Plastic, Study Says

USA TODAY, Statesman Journal
Mon, 08/28/2023 - 12:08pm

A new study found 90% of paper straws tested contained forever chemicals, or PFAS, compared to 75% of plastic straws

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