Eco-Products is here to provide an environmentally-friendly alternative to plastic straws with its new PHA straws.
Eco-Products' new straws are made from polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA), which is a plant-based plastic derived from canola oil. This unique material is BPI-certified compostable and meets the ASTM D6400 standard for compostability, which means they will break down in commercial compost facilities or even your home compost pile. And the straws are not only biodegrade, but they are also functional too. The new PHA straws come in a variety of lengths from 5.5 to 10.25 inches, as well as individually wrapped or unwrapped options, making the straws ideal for convenience stores and gas stations with self-serve coffee bars and other kinds of drink stations.
Canola Oil-Based Straws
Eco-Products' New PHA Straws are Made from Plant-Based Plastic
Trend Themes
1. Plant-based Plastics - The increasing demand for eco-friendly and sustainable alternatives to plastics presents an opportunity for companies to invest in plant-based plastics technology.
2. Compostable Products - The rise of composting facilities and home composting presents an opportunity for companies to develop and manufacture compostable products that can help reduce waste in landfills.
3. Convenience Store Market - Convenience stores and gas stations have a large consumer base presenting an opportunity for companies to market and sell eco-friendly products like compostable straws.
Industry Implications
1. Foodservice - Restaurants and cafeterias can benefit from using compostable products like straws to not only reduce their environmental impact but to also appeal to environmentally conscious customers.
2. Packaging - Companies in the packaging industry can consider investing in plant-based plastics technology to produce biodegradable and compostable packaging materials.
3. Retail - Retailers can capitalize on the growing trend of eco-friendly and sustainable products by offering compostable products like straws to their customers.