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Paper straws may not be the green choice many thought, new government study finds
Paper straws may not be the green choice many thought, new government study finds
Paper straws may not be the green choice many thought, new government study finds

Published on: 10/27/2026

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A South Korean government study comparing paper, plastic, biodegradable and sugarcane-based straws found that regular plastic straws had the lowest environmental impact in 10 of 16 categories. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)

Paper straws were supposed to help save the planet. A new government study in South Korea says they may not be the green choice many people thought.

News Source : https://www.oregonlive.com/nation/2026/10/why-a-new-study-says-paper-straws-may-not-be-better-for-the-planet-than-plastic-ones.html

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