Understanding the impact and business practices of plastic straw companies in today’s world.
Plastic straws, the quintessential beverage accessory for years, have recently come under fire due to their negative impact on the environment. The alarming rate at which they pollute our oceans and harm marine life has brought much-needed attention to this single-use plastic item.
A growing number of companies are now pledging to reduce or eliminate the use of plastic straws, but there are still some in the industry that continue to resist change and cling onto their outdated practices. In this blog post, we will take a closer look at these “plastic straw companies”, examining why they refuse to adapt and what we can do as consumers to support more sustainable alternatives.
Get ready for an eye-opening dive into the world of plastic straws!
What You Will Learn
Stone Straw
Contact phone: (800) 263-9429
Services and products:
- Premier Service with a dedicated account team available 24/7
- Industry-leading on-time delivery and fill rates
- Sustainable and eco-friendly packaging options
- Customizable packaging solutions for foodservice distributors, restaurant operators, and retailers
- 100% recyclable and leak-resistant cold drink cups and lids
Stone’s Premier Service is a leading plastic straw company with 45+ years of experience in supplying sustainable packaging solutions to foodservice distributors, restaurant operators and retailers. They offer industry-leading on-time delivery, consistent quality products and flexible customization options that support your business needs.
Their range of cups and lids are 100% recyclable, leak-resistant and customizable to suit your specific requirements.
Holy City Straw Company
Facebook page: Facebook
Services and products:
- Drinking Straw Guide
- Quick Shop for Business
- Quick Shop for Home/Personal Use
- Custom Solutions
- Sample Request
Holy City Straw Company is a sustainable company that produces 100% plant-based drinking straws and cutlery made from natural wheat and reed plant stems and bamboo. They are committed to solving the challenge facing both businesses and consumers in today’s environmentally conscious world, providing a cost-effective alternative that still maintains user experience.
Final
Facebook page: Facebook
Services and products:
- FinalStraw
- FinalCutlery
- FinalWipe Kits
- Tie-Dye Bundles
- Final Gift Card
FinalCutlery is a sustainable solution-based company that aims to reduce plastic straw use by providing collapsible and reusable alternatives. The Final Straw raised $1.8 million on Kickstarter in support of their mission to combat the 500 million straws used each day in America.
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SELA
Company: selainc.com
Contact phone: (803) 684-4515
Facebook page: Facebook
Services and products:
- Drinking Straws (Corrugated Straws, Smooth Wall Straws, Corrugated Memory Straws, Straw Tips)
- Packaging Options
- Shipping Information
- Biodegradable Straws
- Reusable Drinking Straws
SELA is a reliable and sustainable plastic straw company based in the United States since 1995. They offer FDA grade materials and provide several options including corrugated, corrugated memory, smooth wall straws and biodegradable straws for their customers with safe shipping options.
Florida Drinking Straws
Contact phone: (607) 576-8786
Services and products:
- “JUMBO” straight drinking straws
- “FLEXIBLE” drinking straws
- Straws and Stripes (more than a straw!!!)
- Customized straw production (printing, wrapping, etc.)
- Customer service (privacy policy, returns and exchanges, shipping, enabling cookies)
Straws & Stripes is a family-owned plastic straw company with extensive experience in creating high-quality “JUMBO” straight and “FLEXIBLE” drinking straws since 2006. With its expansion into the United States, this company provides exceptional customer service while producing premium quality straws.
Happyfox Supply Co
Services and products:
- Reusable Straws
- Digital Downloads
- Permanent Vinyl
- Refillable Pens
- Sublimated Tumblers
This Plastic Straw Company offers original and unique reusable plastic drinking straws with attractive designs. They also offer a range of other products including refillable pens, silicone mats, sublimated tumblers, blankets and apparel.
Their Color Changing Patriotic Straws are currently highlighted as the Flavor of The Week.
The Other Straw
Services and products:
- Reusable Bamboo Straws
- Sustainable and eco-friendly alternative to plastic straws
- Handmade and organic bamboo straws
- Comes in a pack of 5 with a sustainable sip bag and eco-friendly cleaning brush
- Can be washed in the dishwasher and reused hundreds of times
The Other Straw provides an environmentally-friendly alternative to plastic straws with their reusable, biodegradable, and handmade bamboo straws. Their 5-pack of organic bamboo straws comes with a coconut fiber cleaning brush in a sustainable sip bag and can be washed in the dishwasher or by hand for long-lasting use.
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phade®
Facebook page: Facebook
Services and products:
- phade® marine biodegradable, home and industrial compostable straws
- Sustainable product innovation
- Environmentally friendly straws made from PHA derived from canola oil
- Third-party certification programs to verify claims
- A solution to replace petroleum-based plastic straws
This company offers phade® straws, made from PHA derived from canola oil, which are marine biodegradable and home and industrial compostable. The straws break down in just a matter of months and are a sustainable solution to replace petroleum-based plastic straws.
The company is committed to sustainability and has verified its claims through independent labs and third-party certification programs.
Hemp Straw Company Inc
Company: hempstrawcompanyinc.com
Facebook page: Facebook
Services and products:
- Jumbo Hemp Paper Drinking Straws
- Flex Straw / Juice Box Straw
- Giant Hemp Paper Drinking Straws
- Cocktail Hemp Paper Drinking Straws
- Colossal Hemp Paper Drinking Straws
Hemp Straw Company Inc. Is an American-based company that designs and manufactures eco-friendly straws made from a blend of natural hemp and post-consumer paper fiber.
Their organic hemp plants regenerate every three months, making them a sustainable resource-responsible plant on our planet. They supply their compostable Hemp Paper Straws to various food businesses in the USA while being FDA approved, strong, long-lasting, and eco-friendly.
STRAWESOME®
Services and products:
- Subscription for news, offers, and savings on first order
- Reusable and durable glass straws
- Functional art that doubles as beverage jewelry
- Toxin-free and safe glass material
- Thoughtful and unique eco-friendly gifts
This Plastic Straw Company offers customers the chance to subscribe for news and exclusive offers while also providing them with high-quality glass straws. These reusable, toxin-free straws are both durable and functional art pieces perfect as thoughtful, eco-friendly gifts that protect your teeth from staining.
Ju Tian Cleantech
Facebook page: Facebook
Services and products:
- Drinking straws made from sugarcane
- Eco-friendly and sustainable alternatives to plastic straws
- Products that help fight ocean pollution
- Innovative solutions for reducing plastic waste
- High-quality and durable materials used in their products
Ju Tian Cleantech is a Taiwanese startup that has developed eco-friendly drinking straws made from sugarcane as an effort to combat ocean pollution. Their mission is to provide a sustainable alternative for plastic straw usage and promote environmental conservation.
Yocup Company
Services and products:
- Classic plastic straws in giant size (8mm / 5/16″ diameter) for versatile uses
- Durable Polypropylene construction, odorless and BPA free
- Flat cut tips (dull) to prevent accidental injuries
- Individually plastic-wrapped for easy and sanitary handling
- Other eco-friendly food packaging products such as paper take-out containers, paper flavor dividers, compostable bagasse round plates, and polka dot cold/hot paper food containers.
Karat is a plastic straw company that offers versatile and durable straws made of odorless, BPA-free Polypropylene construction. The giant-sized straws come with flat cut tips (dull) to prevent accidental injuries and are individually plastic-wrapped for easy and sanitary handling.
The Last Straw
Company: thelaststraw.shop
Facebook page: Facebook
Services and products:
- Quality branded stainless steel straws
- Cotton bags
- Personalized and corporate branded plastic-free products
- Telescopic straws
- Travel sporks
The Last Straw with Plastic Alternatives LTD is a 2018 established Bolton-based company that supplies corporate branded plastic-free products globally. It offers quality stainless steel straws and cotton bags to help businesses operate responsibly towards the environment and protect natural resources.
Customers can also enjoy replacing disposable paper straws with sustainable metal ones through their best-selling straw packs.
The Silicone Straw Company
Facebook page: Facebook
Services and products:
- £20 Mystery Bundle
- £10 Mystery Bundle
- Pink Straw Gift set
- Colourful Straws – 8 pack
- OFFER – 3 tins for £13
The Silicone Straw Company offers a wide range of sustainable and planet-friendly products for those who are looking for eco-friendly alternatives to plastic straws. From colourful reusable silicone straws to straw cleaning brushes, their online shop has something for everyone.
They also provide useful tips on sustainable living in their blog section.
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