With all the talk about Trump banning paper straws, there is a good reason for this. PFAS, which are linked to serious health issues in humans and animals. The picture here is a screenshot of paper straws containing PFAS, click on it to enlarge.
From 1st July 2025 PFAS will be illegal in Australia which means banning anything made overseas entering Australia as well as made in Australia. This is in line with others countries which have already banned PFAS due to the dangers of for ever chemicals.
I am glad that I bought several stainless steel straws a few years ago, I do find it hard getting used to using them and often just don’t use a straw. I did manage to get some new PFAS free plastic straws recently which are handy for going out in the car for a drive or going on a picnic.
