Alternatives to plastic straws: Which materials are suitable?
What it's about:
If frequently used, drinking straws made of silicone, stainless steel or glass are, in the opinion of the BfRshort forGerman Federal Institute for Risk Assessment, an appropriate alternative to plastic straws. Silicone is suitable as a food contactmaterial (FCM) provided that its manufacture is compliant with the specifications of BfRshort forGerman Federal Institute for Risk Assessment recommendation No. XV. Metals and alloys (e.g. stainless steel) are also appropriate as FCMs, provided that the specifications of the Council of Europe Resolution regarding metals and alloys are met. Glass is also suitable for food contact. However, there is the risk of breaking. Asa result, fragments of glass can get into the food or drink and in case of swallowing dangerous injuries can occur. Meanwhile, there are drinking straws made from particularly durable glas.