What is the paper straw?

A paper drinking straw or drinking tube is a small pipe that allows its user to more conveniently consume a beverage. A thin tube of paper is used by placing one end in the mouth and the other in the beverage. Drinking straws can be straight or have an angle-adjustable bellows segment.

Are paper straws better?

FRIDAY, Aug. 25, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Paper straws, meant to be an eco-friendly alternative to plastic, may not be better for the environment, a new study concludes, warning that they also contain “forever chemicals” that can harm human health.

Why paper straws and not plastic?

They are biodegradable unlike plastic straws. They only take about two to six weeks to completely decompose unlike plastic straws that can take 200 years. Moving to paper straws will automatically reduce the number of plastic straws used resulting in a smaller footprint.