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Paper Straws Are Often Touted as Alternative to Plastic, but They're Toxic

Initially, many saw paper straws as a solution to the plastic straw problem, but they have their own set of issues. They break down easily, making them...

A team of researchers from the University of Antwerp in Belgium, has published a study on paper straws in the journal Food Additives and Contaminants, and it’s not good news. While these substances pose a very low individual risk, on a large scale, they can be an additional exposure factor and lead to increased health problems. These substances might be present accidentally due to the manufacturing process, or they could be intentionally added as a waterproof coating to enhance straw durability.

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