Paper straws have been promoted as an easy way to make everyday drinks greener. But a South Korean government-commissioned study has challenged that reputation, finding that conventional plastic straws performed better on most of the environmental measures assessed. The research, commissioned by South Korea’s Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment, compared conventional plastic, paper, biodegradable […]

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