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Frequently Asked Questions

How are your Straws better than plastic straws?

Our straws are 100% compostable and made with 100% plant-based ingredients from renewable resources.

How are your Straws better than paper straws?

Our Straws will not become soggy like paper straws, has a smoother texture, and will not impart any paper taste or flavor. Our Straws do not have any coatings and we do not use any dyes — which are common characteristics in paper straws.

Are your Straws compostable?

Yes. Our Straws are certified to be 100% compostable. Please visit our Certifications page for all of our certifications and registrations with independent third-parties.

Do your Straws contain any plastic?

Not at all! Our Sugarcane Straws are guaranteed and third-party tested and certified to not contain the following plastics or plasticizers: no polystyrene (PS) no polyethylene (PE) no polypropylene (PP) no polyvinyl chloride (PVC) no polyethylene terephthalate (PET, PETE).

How should I store your Straws?

Our Straws should be stored in a cool and dry environment away from sunlight. Heat and humidity will affect its durability and performance.

Can I use your Straws in hot liquids?

Our Straws should be used in cold or lukewarm liquids. We do not recommend use in hot liquids as this will affect the Straw’s durability and performance.

How should I dispose of your Straws?

To ensure quick and maximum degradation, we recommend our straws be collected in composting bins and sent to composting facilities where they will naturally degrade into nutrient-rich organic materials. If no composting bins are available at your location, our straws will take longer to degrade naturally compared to commercial composting