Paper straws worse for the environment than plastic ones: study — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/paper-straws-worse-for-the-environment-than-plastic-ones-studyContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Study Finds Paper Straws Worse For The Environment Than Plastichttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/paper-straws-worse-for-the-environment-than-plastic-ones-studyhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/paper-straws-worse-for-the-environment-than-plastic-ones-study#u166183Sat, 31 Oct 2026 14:20:33 +0000A government-commissioned study from South Korea reveals that paper straws may inflict a higher environmental burden than traditional plastic straws. The research challenges widespread global assumptions that swapping to eco-friendly paper alternatives automatically reduces ecological harm. The findings have sparked substantial criticism regarding official mandates to phase out plastic drinking utensils in favor of paper substitutes. Researchers evaluated various lifecycle impacts, finding unexpected downsides to the manufacturing and usage of paper alternatives.Why it mattersEnvironmental reg