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South Korean study finds paper straws have greater environmental impacts than plastic in multiple categories
A government-commissioned life-cycle assessment reportedly scored paper straws roughly 6.33 times higher on human carcinogenic impact than plastic alternatives.
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The assessment compared conventional plastic, paper, biodegradable plastic and bio-based polyethylene straws across 16 impact categories. Paper straws reportedly scored roughly 6.33 times higher on human carcinogenic impact and 2.04 times higher on acidification than plastic alternatives. The study modeled typical Korean waste streams where recycling is limited in practice.
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