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'Eco-friendly' straws contain potentially toxic chemicals – posing a threat to people and wildlife

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par Ovokeroye Abafe, Marie Curie Individual Fellow, University of Birmingham

Drinking straws that are made from materials like paper and bamboo are often promoted as more eco-friendly than their plastic counterparts. However, a new study has found that these supposedly sustainable straws contain potentially toxic chemicals called polyfluoroalkyl and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

These substances, commonly known as “forever chemicals”, are a large group of over 4,000 synthetic chemicals that are used in a wide range of products due to their water- and fat-repellent…

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