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Aussie Enviro@aussie.zone · 1 year ago

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

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

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Aussie Enviro@aussie.zone · 1 year ago

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

theconversation.com

Paper and bamboo straws contain ‘forever chemicals’ – maybe threatening the health of people and wildlife.

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The report includes bamboo straws as a source of PFAS as well. Their ultimate recommendation is metal straws which do not have PFAS, are reusable and recyclable

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