Is Straws PAPER PFAS-free?
Across 8 graded products, Straws PAPER averages F (48/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 4 of its products grade C or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.
Worth buying from Straws PAPER C or better, safest first
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Total Home Earth Essentials Compostable Paper Straws
paper (compostable)
Lower concern, paper straws rarely need PFAS treatment, but verify compostability standard if concerned about hidden coatings.
⚠Risky category by default
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Time To Party Striped Paper Straws
paper (uncoated or water-based coating)
Lower-concern choice; plain paper straws lack moisture barriers where PFAS typically hide.
⚠Risky category by default
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Design Imports Paper Straws (Set of 100)
paper (uncoated or minimal coating)
Lower concern, plain paper straws carry minimal PFAS risk unless coated.
⚠Risky category by default
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CVS Time To Party Striped Paper Straws
paper (no known coating disclosed)
Lower-concern choice; plain paper straws rarely treated with PFAS, but CVS makes no public commitment.
⚠Risky category by default
Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these
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Comfy Package Paper Drinking Straws
Paper with moisture/grease barrier coating (unspecified)
Lower concern for PFAS, but opacity on coating formulation limits confidence, paper straws are inherently lower-risk than coated alternatives.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Comfy Package Jumbo Paper Smoothie Straws
Paper with water-resistance coating (likely wax or PFAS-based)
Skip unless manufacturer confirms PFAS-free water coating, paper straws often use fluorinated treatments.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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3000 Pack Wrapped Disposable Paper Drinking Straws
Paper with water-resistant coating (type unspecified)
Paper straws are lower concern than plastic, but coating composition remains undisclosed, proceed with moderate caution.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Blue Sky Paper Straws
paper with water-resistant coating (composition unspecified)
Skip until coating transparency improves; paper straws often use PFAS-based water barriers.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Every grade uses the same public rubric. How grades work →