'Eco-friendly' paper and bamboo straws contain PFAS chemicals, study finds

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'Eco-friendly' paper and bamboo straws contain PFAS chemicals, study finds
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Researchers found low concentrations of so-called forever chemicals in various "eco-friendly" straws, raising doubts about whether they're an appropriate alternative.

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I don’t fuck with ANY straw that ain’t metal

I'd suggest not fucking with anything that lacks a flared base.

I use glass ones personally - tried plastic ones but kept biting them 🤦‍♂️.

Have you had any issues with rust on your straws? I've noticed some stainless steel stuff goes rusty if it's been left on some other wet steel item for a while, although I have no idea why that happens

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