I’ve read that paper straws are lined with plastic, specifically PFAS, since paper will naturally fall apart in water. A thin lining if plastic is technically less plastic, but if it’s PFAS then IMO it’s just worse than a 100℅ plastic straw.
I doubt they are lined with plastic because they absolutely do fall apart. They last about five minutes before they start to fall apart. Paper straws are nothing new. My parents grew up with them.
I’ve read that paper straws are lined with plastic, specifically PFAS, since paper will naturally fall apart in water. A thin lining if plastic is technically less plastic, but if it’s PFAS then IMO it’s just worse than a 100℅ plastic straw.
I doubt they are lined with plastic because they absolutely do fall apart. They last about five minutes before they start to fall apart. Paper straws are nothing new. My parents grew up with them.
I don’t think there’s a standard. Some are, some aren’t.