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South Korean study finds paper straws worse for environment than plastic

NY Post details study's toxicity and recycling findings

3 Oct 26 6:22 PM · 12d ago · 2 articles · 2 sources · development 3 of 3

The New York Post publishes a fuller breakdown of the study's numbers, including that paper straws produce six times more carcinogens than plastic and double the acidification impact, and that bio-based straws fare worse still; it also cites a survey showing 87.5% of South Koreans dislike paper straws.

NY Post details study's toxicity and recycling findings
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“The government must acknowledge the failure of its greenwashing policy, which fixated on ineffective substitute materials”

Kim Wi-sang

Kim Wi-sang Opposition People Power Party lawmakerSouth Korea's Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment Study commissioner

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What was reported 3 claims about this development

  1. 6 outlets Plastic straws may be better for environment than paper: South Korean study

    first by Yahoo, 12d ago · also KSLM Radio, New York Post, News24, NY Post, Breitbart

    5 more headlines
  2. 1 outlet Paper Straws Found To Have Higher Cancer Impact Than Plastic, Metal Straws

    first by Newsradio WOOD 1300 and 106.9 FM, 12d ago

  3. 1 outlet Why paper straws are worse than plastic; haze in Indonesia: 7 Asia highlights

    first by South China Morning Post, 12d ago

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