A government-commissioned South Korean life-cycle assessment found paper straws scored higher than conventional plastic straws on one cancer-related pollution measure, though the study did not assess chemical exposure or health outcomes for straw users.
South Korean study finds paper straws may carry greater pollution burden than plastic
A government-commissioned South Korean life-cycle assessment found paper straws scored higher than conventional plastic straws on one cancer-related pollution measure, though the study did not assess chemical exposure or health outcomes for straw users.
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