Straws PAPER Review, Is Straws PAPER Non-Toxic?
Straws PAPER averages 44 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 7 Straws PAPER products graded as of November 2026, and 3 of them reach its 70 point pass mark.
Straws PAPER grades Poor on our four-band scale. On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. See what every brand has published about PFAS for how that compares.
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.
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Does Straws PAPER have PFAS, by category
Which Straws PAPER products are PFAS-free? Good or better, best-graded first
- paper (uncoated or minimal coating)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Microbial contamination or mold growth. Paper's porous structure can harbor bacteria or mold if stored in…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- paper (no known coating disclosed)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Dye migration and colorant safety. Striping achieved through surface inks or pigments; water-soluble dyes…
5 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- paper (uncoated or water-based coating)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Paper fiber shedding or pulp degradation in hot liquids. Paper straws may release fibers or weaken…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Which Straws PAPER products contain PFAS? Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
- Paper with water-resistant coating (type unspecified)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Coating leachables (unidentified water-resistant coating). Brand does not specify coating type (wax vs.…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- Paper with moisture/grease barrier coating (unspecified)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Unspecified barrier coating composition. The moisture and grease barrier layer is not publicly disclosed by…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- paper with water-resistant coating (composition unspecified)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- PFAS. Coating composition undisclosed; paper straw coatings most commonly rely on fluorochemical barriers…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- Paper with water-resistance coating (likely wax or PFAS-based)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Unidentified water-resistance coating composition. Paper straw coatings in this price and transparency tier…
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- Paper (unwrapped, uncoated)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Ink migration from printed stripes
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Paper (unbleached or chlorine-free certified)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Bleaching residues (chlorine-based)
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Durable Kraft Paper Straws
- Kraft paper (uncoated or water-based coating)
- Coating leachables (if present)
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Straws PAPER and PFAS, common questions
- Does Straws PAPER have PFAS?
- Straws PAPER averages 44 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 7 Straws PAPER products graded as of November 2026, and 3 of them reach its 70 point pass mark. Grades are model-based estimates built from published materials, ingredients and disclosures, not lab tests.
- Is Straws PAPER non-toxic?
- Design Imports Paper Straws (Set of 100) 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 Design Imports Paper Straws (Set of 100), CVS Time To Party Striped Paper Straws, Time To Party Striped Paper Straws. 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 Comfy Package Jumbo Paper Smoothie Straws, Blue Sky Paper Straws, Comfy Package Paper Drinking Straws. Each one links to the evidence behind its grade.
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