If you are using a paper straw, be careful! Straws contain more harmful chemicals than plastic


Have you ever replaced your plastic straw with a paper straw? So be careful, because a study has revealed that paper straws are not eco-friendly and contain harmful chemicals for long periods of time.

Testing of 39 brands of straws

In the analysis, the first in Europe and only the second worldwide, researchers in Belgium tested 39 different brands of straw for synthetic chemicals known as PFAS (poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances). A survey published in Food Additives and Contaminants found that most brands (69%) contained 18 different types of PFAS. 90% of PFAS chemicals were found in paper straw brands, 80% of bamboo straw brands, 75% of plastic straws and 40% of glass straws. Also, PFAS was not detected in any of the five types of steel straw.

These countries have banned the sale of single-use plastic products, including drinking straws

The study comes as a growing number of countries, including India, the UK and Belgium, have banned the sale of single-use plastic products, including drinking straws, and plant-based items have become popular alternatives. Researcher Dr. Department of Environmental Science, University of Antwerp. Thimo Groffen said, "Straws made from plant-based materials such as paper and bamboo are often advertised as more sustainable and eco-friendly than straws made from plastic. But the presence of PFAS in paper straws disproves these claims.

Why are PFAS not eco-friendly?

PFAS are used to make everyday products from outdoor clothing to non-stick pans. It takes thousands of years to break down in the environment, hence it is known as a persistent chemical. PFAS increases the chances of numerous diseases such as poor response to various vaccines, low birth weight, thyroid disease, elevated cholesterol, liver damage, kidney cancer and testicular cancer. Which prove to be harmful to people, wildlife and environment.

The study found perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), which is banned globally from 2020, among the PFAS. Also found were trifluoroacetic acid (TFA), trifluoromethanesulfonic acid (TFMS), ultra-short chain PFAS that dissolve rapidly in water. Which can stay in the human body for many years and damage the body over time. According to one expert, the presence of PFAS in paper and bamboo straws indicates that they are not necessarily biodegradable. No PFAS was found in stainless steel straws, so he advised people to use that type of straw.

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