Straws PAPER Review, Is Straws PAPER Non-Toxic?
Across 8 graded products, Straws PAPER averages Poor (48/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 4 of its products grade Good or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.
PFAS Authority is a scoring system, not a laboratory. We do not test products ourselves. Grades are model-based, built from published ingredients, materials, certifications, brand disclosures and third-party lab results where they exist. See the rubric.
Does Straws PAPER have PFAS, by category
Worth buying from Straws PAPER Good or better, best-graded first
Straws PAPER
Total Home Earth Essentials Compostable Paper Straws
paper (compostable)
Coating composition (synthetic wax, adhesives, or starches)
Paper straws require water-resistant coatings to function. Total Home does not disclose…
Compostability claim without certification
The product is marketed as compostable but carries no visible BPI, EN 13432, or similar…
Microbial growth (if stored damp or reused)
Paper is hygroscopic and prone to mold or bacterial colonization if not kept dry. These…
Lower concern; paper straws rarely need PFAS treatment, but verify compostability standard if concerned about hidden coatings.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
Straws PAPER
Time To Party Striped Paper Straws
paper (uncoated or water-based coating)
Paper fiber shedding or pulp degradation in hot liquids
Paper straws may release fibers or weaken structurally when used with hot beverages…
Microbial growth if straws are stored damp
Paper is hygroscopic and can support mold or bacterial growth if stored in humid…
Lower-concern choice; plain paper straws lack moisture barriers where PFAS typically hide.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
Straws PAPER
Design Imports Paper Straws (Set of 100)
paper (uncoated or minimal coating)
Microbial contamination or mold growth
Paper's porous structure can harbor bacteria or mold if stored in humid conditions or if…
Ink or dye migration from printed designs
If straws are printed with decorative inks or colors, prolonged contact with acidic or…
Lower concern; plain paper straws carry minimal PFAS risk unless coated.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
Straws PAPER
CVS Time To Party Striped Paper Straws
paper (no known coating disclosed)
Dye migration and colorant safety
Striping achieved through surface inks or pigments; water-soluble dyes could leach into…
Pulp fiber shedding and microparticles
Paper straws naturally shed fibers and small paper particles over time, especially when…
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Paper pulp can be treated with formaldehyde-releasing resins (e.g.…
Mold and microbial growth if stored wet
Paper straws are hygroscopic and can harbor mold, bacteria, or fungal growth if stored in…
Lower-concern choice; plain paper straws rarely treated with PFAS, but CVS makes no public commitment.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
Graded and flagged Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
Straws PAPER
Comfy Package Paper Drinking Straws
Paper with moisture/grease barrier coating (unspecified)
Unspecified barrier coating composition
The moisture and grease barrier layer is not publicly disclosed by Straws PAPER. While…
Microbial growth during storage or use
Paper is hygroscopic and can harbor mold or bacterial growth if stored in humid…
Coating degradation and particle shedding at high temperature
Hot beverages (above 70°C) may cause the barrier coating to separate or flake into…
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
Straws PAPER
Comfy Package Jumbo Paper Smoothie Straws
Paper with water-resistance coating (likely wax or PFAS-based)
Unidentified water-resistance coating composition
Paper straw coatings in this price and transparency tier frequently use fluorinated…
Coating degradation and microparticle release
As coating breaks down during use (especially in warm or acidic beverages), paper fibers…
Mold and bacterial colonization of paper structure
If the water-resistance coating is incomplete or fails, the porous paper interior becomes…
Indirect chemical migration via unspecified additives
Paper products often include slip agents, hardeners, or preservatives in the coating…
Don't buy unless the manufacturer confirms PFAS-free water coating; paper straws often use fluorinated treatments.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Straws PAPER
3000 Pack Wrapped Disposable Paper Drinking Straws
Paper with water-resistant coating (type unspecified)
Coating leachables (unidentified water-resistant coating)
Brand does not specify coating type (wax vs. acrylic vs. fluorinated resin). Fluorinated…
Coating delamination and microparticulate release
Thin coatings on high-volume cheap straws are prone to mechanical or hydrolytic failure.…
Odor or off-flavor transfer
Poorly cured coatings or low-grade paper can impart musty, chemical, or cardboard flavors…
Paper straws are lower concern than plastic, but coating material remains undisclosed; proceed with moderate caution.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Straws PAPER
Blue Sky Paper Straws
paper with water-resistant coating (composition unspecified)
PFAS
Coating composition undisclosed; paper straw coatings most commonly rely on…
Coating degradation and unknown leachables
No public data on coating durability or identity of byproducts released during…
Microbiological growth (internal tube)
Paper fiber structure traps moisture; if not dried promptly or stored damp, internal…
Don't buy until coating transparency improves; paper straws often use PFAS-based water barriers.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Straws PAPER and PFAS, common questions
- Does Straws PAPER have PFAS?
- We graded 8 Straws PAPER products, averaging Poor (48/100). 4 grade Good or better. Grades are model-based estimates built from published materials, ingredients and disclosures, not lab tests.
- Is Straws PAPER non-toxic?
- Total Home Earth Essentials Compostable Paper Straws is the highest-graded Straws PAPER product we have scored, at 70/100. It depends on the product line rather than the brand, so check the grade of the exact item you are buying.
- Which Straws PAPER products are lower concern for PFAS?
- The highest-graded Straws PAPER products we have scored are Total Home Earth Essentials Compostable Paper Straws, Time To Party Striped Paper Straws, Design Imports Paper Straws (Set of 100). That is our model-based estimate from materials and public disclosure, not a lab test.
- Which Straws PAPER products should I avoid?
- The lowest-graded Straws PAPER products we have scored are Blue Sky Paper Straws, 3000 Pack Wrapped Disposable Paper Drinking Straws, Comfy Package Jumbo Paper Smoothie Straws. Each one links to the evidence behind its grade.
Every grade uses the same public rubric. How grades work →