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> Nevermind the fact most paper straws, fast food wrappers (McDonalds) and others are lined with these chemicals. I knew something was off about those paper st
by flavius29663 4y ago
> Nevermind the fact most paper straws, fast food wrappers (McDonalds) and others are lined with these chemicals.
I knew something was off about those paper straws...but they put PFAS in them?? It's like we're saying: copper is too damaging when mined, let's replace our water pipes with lead.
- sirsinsalot 4y agoThe insides are PFAS lined so the straw doesn't go soggy and become unusable. Plastic doesn't seem so bad now eh?
- gruez 4y ago>but they put PFAS in them Not sure about paper straws specifically, it's put in paper based fast food containers as a waterproofing/greaseproofing agent.
- sirsinsalot 4y agoThis was done when public perception turned against polystyrene containers. Then McDonalds and many others, via packaging companies, greenwashed to paper looking containers lined with PFAS type materials. The paper degrades and leaves the sealant in the environment. Sickening really, given they know this happens. But if you can't see it happen, hey, better than polystyrene because it is easier to get away with. At least my burger box seems greener.
- chrisdhal 4y agoAgreed, ban those paper straws, they are terrible. I just want my good old plastic straws back.
- arcticbull 4y agoMight I suggest drinking with your mouth? :)
- seiferteric 4y agoI don't understand why they don't have wax coated paper straws?