Paper straws are treated with chemicals to make them hold together when in contact with liquids

They contain these poly- and perfluoroalkyl-based substances:; 1. Perfluorooctanoic acid, banned since 2020 2. Trifluoroacetic acid, which readily dissolves into liquids 3. Trifluoromethanesulfonic acid, which readily dissolves into liquids; Thanks a lot, libs! Now we're regularly exposed to whole new classes of toxic chemicals!