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South Korea study finds paper straws worse for environment than plastic

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A recent study commissioned by South Korea's Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment suggests that paper straws may have a more significant environmental impact than plastic straws. The research indicated that paper straws generate higher life-cycle emissions, with a carcinogenic impact 6.33 times greater than that of conventional plastic straws. This finding has reignited discussions about the effectiveness of material substitution in reducing waste and has led to calls for a reduction in single-use consumption at its source. AI

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South Korea study finds paper straws worse for environment than plastic

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · SCMP’s Asia desk ·

    Paper straws worse for the environment than plastic, South Korea study finds

    Paper straws, widely promoted as an eco-friendly alternative to plastic, may actually have a greater environmental impact than conventional plastic straws, according to a South Korean government-commissioned study that has renewed debate over whether switching materials truly red…

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