What Are Biodegradable Straws?
As businesses and consumers both shift toward sustainability, biodegradable straws offer an invaluable, eco-friendly alternative to traditional plastic straws. Having long been a source of great concern to environmentalists, single-use plastic straws are notorious for taking hundreds of years to fully decompose. In contrast, revolutionary bioplastic straws break down naturally over a much shorter period of time, offering your business a practical solution to minimize your effect on the environment. The best part? Your customers still get the convenience of single-use straws without contributing to the mountains of plastic sitting in our landfills and filling our oceans.
How Biodegradable Straws Are Made
The production process for these innovative products begins with the careful selection of advanced materials sourced from plants. Once you’ve selected the best option for your needs, the material is transformed into a durable and flexible product that performs just like a conventional plastic straw. Not only is the outcome environmentally-friendly, each step of the process in between is designed with sustainability in mind, ensuring that strict environmental and product quality standards are met.
Biodegradable Straw Materials
These straws can be made from a variety of eco-friendly materials, including:
PLA (Polylactic Acid):
PLA is a bioplastic derived from fermented plant starch, such as corn, making it a popular material for biodegradable straws. PLA straws closely resemble traditional plastic straws in appearance and functionality but have the added benefit of being fully compostable in industrial facilities, or even at home. This material is ideal for businesses seeking a product that mimics the feel and durability of plastic without the environmental drawbacks.
PHA (Polyhydroxyalkanoates):
Made from fermented plant sugars, PHA is a perfect plastic alternative for biodegradable straws. It can break down naturally in many different places, often including soil, freshwater, and saltwater environments. This makes it an attractive choice for businesses looking to make a large reduction in their environmental impact. Because PHA decomposes naturally outside of industrial composting facilities, it reduces plastic pollution and encourages the usage of single-use products in a more sustainable way.
Ordering Your Biodegradable Straws in Bulk
Depending on the scale of your business, you could be ordering thousands, to hundreds of thousands of straws a year–or even more. While bulk ordering can be an intimidating process, the experienced team at UrthPact is here to make the process as simple as possible. Beyond the varied customization options you can always count on, we can also adjust the number of straws per package, or adjust the case and pallet details to perfectly fit into your operations.
UrthPact Is Your Business’s Source For Sustainable Products
At UrthPact, we understand the importance of sustainable products for today’s businesses. As a biodegradable straws manufacturer, we ensure all products meet the highest standards of quality and environmental responsibility. Whether you’re a small coffee shop or a nation-wide chain, we have the products and expertise to help you transition to eco-friendly straws seamlessly. Contact us today to learn more about our products and how we can support your business’s sustainability goals.
