Bamboo

Bamboo is a strong raw material, when mixed with other compostable materials, is often used to make a disposable tableware. There are over 1,000 species of bamboo and the material produces 35% more oxygen then a tree. As it is carbon neutral, it positively effects the balance of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.

Bamboo is seen as the finest material to create Eco-friendly products as it is sustainable, has a rapid growth cycle, which can avoid deforestation. Bamboo straws are 100% home compostable, durable, safe, and the undisputed leader in premium tableware.

Made from natural bamboo material, be glad to know you’ll be using a product with no harsh chemicals like plastic straws. Our BPA-free straws contain no dyes, inks or petroleum-based chemicals which make up plastic straws. 

Bamboo straws work whatever the temperature of your drink of choice. From ice cold to hot beverages bamboo doesn’t shrink or burn your lips, while plastics falter or paper welts on hot and cold beverages.

Bamboo drinking straws have an amazing look and feel. They are natural, which offer an aesthetics you won’t get from other straws on the market. Bamboo straws are the most eco-friendly of the bunch and their usage is second to none in offering the best drinking experience. You can use a Bamboo straw all day and not notice any difference or change in performance making it the premier drinking tool. Bamboo straws aren’t only a workhorse for you and your choice of beverages, they also allow you to do your part for the environment by using this sustainable green product.

Bagasse is an eco-friendly alternative to Styrofoam made from Sugarcane byproduct.

With sugarcane, after juice has been removed from the stalk, it would normally have been disposed of as waste. Bagasse gives that waste product a second life via a high-heat, high-pressure molding process that can provide plates, bowls, trays, containers and much more!

Bagasse offers less C02 emissions in comparison to Styrofoam, and this annually renewable resource only takes one year to mature.

By coating bagasse products, such as hinged lid containers, with a PLA film (referenced below) we can offer higher heat resistant product lines that are ideal for standing up to hot foods and liquids.

Once bagasse products are placed in an industrial compost pile, it takes just 3-6 months to decompose. The best part is that this decomposing product makes perfect fertilizer, which provides even greater eco-benefits to help with new plant growth.

Polylactic Acid (PLA) is a biopolymer created from dextrose, a type of sugar, which is separated from other biobased materials. Most commonly, corn is a common feedstock providing high amounts of dextrose for processing. In certain applications where higher heat tolerance is needed, a crystalized version of PLA (CPLA) is used.

What makes PLA and CPLA an eco-friendly alternative is the ability to regrow the feedstock in a fairly short span of time compared to petroleum-based plastics through sustainable farming methods. These methods produce 80% less greenhouse gases and use 52% less non-renewable energy when compared to other traditional plastics.

One of the major benefits of PLA and CPLA is that it maintains the feel of traditional plastic, which many customers prefer. PLA can also be used as a coating on paper cups and bagasse products, such as hinged lid containers, to give them a greater heat resistance.

PLA and CPLA items can be returned to earth through composting making it an ideal eco-friendly alternative.

Paper products are a great eco-friendly alternative to traditional plastic. The paper used for packaging, straws and cups are designed to meet ASTM D6400 and or D6868 standards for compost ability. Paper products offer all the same functionality as their plastic counterparts; however, their compost ability provides an eco-friendly advantage. This advantage helps food establishments or restaurants that operate in the growing list of plastic ban municipalities stay compliant. Paper, especially for straws, also offers a clear and visible sign to customers that your establishments care for the environment, by making the move away from harmful plastics.

Corn starch products have a similar look and feel to plastic, but are 100% biodegradable and compostable. To make corn into a PLA product the process uses kernels of corn which are immersed in sulfur dioxide and hot water, where it breaks down into components of fiber, starch, and protein. 

The benefits of corn starch packaging is they don’t contain harmful toxins such as dioxin or polyvinyl chloride, while it releases less greenhouse gas emissions during production.

Cornstarch products have a heat index between – 4 to 248 degrees Fahrenheit (-20 to 120 C)

The materials made from corn starch if disposed of correctly, will break down into carbon dioxide and water within several months which is important for the environment.