Perhaps most surprisingly, PFAS was detected most frequently in those made of plant-based materials, such as paper and bamboo straws. The reason for the plant-based straws to have any chemical ...

A study from the University of Antwerp in Belgium found that paper straws have more PFAS, better known as "forever chemicals, ...

President Donald Trump said he will sign an executive order to end the push for paper straws, long a target of his criticism.

Glass and bamboo straws aren't all that safe, either. If you're concerned about your exposure to forever chemicals, you may want to ditch your paper straw. In 2023, researchers from the University ...