If you hate paper straws with a passion, here’s some more ammunition for your argument. A new study found they might not be that eco-friendly after all.
Researchers in Europe tested straws from 39 different brands. Apparently 90% of the paper straws had forever chemicals linked to health issues like cancer.
They tested 20 different types of paper straws, and 18 of them contained low levels of forever chemicals that don’t break down in nature.
It’s not just a paper straw problem though. They also tested plastic straws, and 75% of those had forever chemicals too. So did 80% of bamboo straws, and 40% of glass straws had them as well.
In other words, forever chemicals are just everywhere now. So even things made of paper aren’t exactly “good” for the environment. Plastic straws are still bad for other reasons though, and a much bigger threat to plants and animals. Which ain’t my problem.
I throw my trash in the appropriate trash bin. It’s up to the people who are supposed to make sure these products don’t end up in the wrong place. Teach your children how to use the correct trash bin.
The study did find one type of straw that doesn’t have forever chemicals. None of the reusable stainless steel straws tested positive for chemicals, but who in the hell wants to drink out of a stainless steal straw?