28 Aug 2023 --- Many brands in the foodservice industry have switched from plastic to paper straws in a push to reduce plastic waste in the environment. The replacement was often alongside the memento “save the turtles,” as approximately 1,000 sea turtles die from plastic ingestion each year, according to recycling database Earth 991. But research peer-reviewed by the Taylor & Francis Group has revealed that 18 out of 20 brands of paper straws contained PFAS, which can cause health issues. Straws made from paper and bamboo were the most common to contain the chemicals, reported the study published in Food Additives and Contaminants.
