PFAS were found in a majority of the paper and bamboo straws analysed. They have been widely used since the shunning of plastic straws in the UK and Europe in recent years.
Paper straws contain potentially toxic chemicals which could pose a risk to people, wildlife and the environment, a study has found.
Poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances , which are long-lasting and potentially destructive to human health over time, were discovered in the majority of paper and bamboo straws tested.banned in the UK since 2020The groundbreaking European study analysed straws made from a range of materials from shops and fast-food restaurants and found 18 out of 20 brands of paper straws contained PFAS, with a lower frequency of detection in plastic and glass versions.
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