Some paper and bamboo straws contain so-called “forever chemicals” that could make them a less-than-ideal alternative to plastic, researchers have found.
Researchers found low concentrations of so-called"forever chemicals" in various"eco-friendly" straws, raising doubts about whether they're an appropriate alternative.Some paper and bamboo straws contain so-called"forever chemicals" that could make them a less-than-ideal alternative to plastic, researchers have found.
The researchers sampled 39 brands of straws made of paper, bamboo, glass, stainless steel and plastic. Of those, 27 were found to contain PFAS, though the concentrations were low.Get Tri-state area news and weather forecasts to your inbox.PFAS, an acronym for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are often referred to as “forever chemicals” because they linger almost permanently in air, water and soil.
The Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday proposed limiting the amount of harmful “forever chemicals” in drinking water to the lowest level that tests can detect
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