A life-cycle assessment commissioned by South Korea’s Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment has revealed that conventional plastic straws may be less damaging to the environment and human health overall than their eco-friendly paper counterparts.
South Korean Ministry of Climate, Energy & Environment’s commissioned life-cycle assessment: Plastic straws less damaging to human health, environment than paper straws
Brooke Mallory
Oct 28, 2026 | 7:23 PM



