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Fewer chemicalsPaper straws can carry ‘forever chemicals’: a 39-brand study found PFAS in every straw type tested except stainless steel.
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Hiware Stainless Steel Straws, 12-pack + 2 brushes
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Stainless steel was the only straw material with no PFAS detected. One set replaces a steady stream of disposables.
Paper and bamboo straws can contain PFAS (‘forever chemicals’), added for water resistance or carried in from raw materials, and PFAS may migrate into what you drink. Plastic straws are single-use waste.
General information, not medical advice. Ask your doctor, especially if you’re pregnant, nursing or have a health condition.
Rinse after each use and run the brush through daily; they’re dishwasher-safe too.
Health and safety facts on this page come from this source. What a pick is made of comes from its maker's listing or website, as stated on the date we checked.
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