# Eco Dried Stem Straws The 'STRAWS' Offer an Alternative to Paper That Won't Get Soggy with Use By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-03-20 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/straws References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2020/03/20/sustainable-straws-that-dont-get-soggy-and-saves-turtles/) Paper straws have become a mainstream alternative to plastic and metal varieties but are notorious for becoming soggy in a short period of time, so 'STRAWS' have been created to help offer a sturdier alternative. Created by Warsaw, Poland-based PG Brand Reforming, the straws are made from dried stems instead of manufactured material in order to make them [completely biodegradable and eco-friendly](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compostable-pipette). The packaging for the straws is made from [100% recycled cardboard](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-pulp-coffee-carrier) to further enhance the sustainable nature of the product. The 'STRAWS' feature geometric shapes on the packaging that are referred to as spiders because of centuries-old Slavic folklore that foretells that spiders protect houses from fires and other natural disasters. This speaks to the way that the straws themselves help to keep [unnecessary plastic waste](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beer-biocup) out of the environment and help protect the planet in a small but impactful way. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Dried Stem Straws:** New alternatives to paper straws are made from dried stems, to provide a more sustainable and sturdy solution for drinking straws. - **Recyclable Packaging:** The packaging for the straws is made from 100% recycled cardboard, providing a more eco-friendly solution for packaging products. - **Geometric Packaging:** Geometric shapes on the packaging, called spiders, add a unique and interesting visual experience to the product. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** With more companies looking for eco-friendly solutions, the food and beverage industry can benefit from using dried stem straws as a replacement to plastic disposable straws and promoting their sustainability efforts to gain customer loyalty. - **Packaging:** The sustainable and recyclable packaging can disrupt the packaging industry by making businesses consider using more sustainable options for their own products, thereby reducing unnecessary plastic waste. - **Home Accessories:** The Slavic folklore-inspired spider design on the packaging of the dried stem straws can attract consumers who are interested in unique home accessories that are also eco-friendly. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Eco-Friendly Biodegradable Straws](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biodegradable-straw.md) - [Durable Juice Straws](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capri-sun-1.md) - [Revamped Eco Juice Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caprisun-packaging.md) - [Eco-Friendly Ice Straw Molds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-straw.md) - [Compact Rollable Reusable Straws](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boba-tribe.md) - [Reusable Drink-Stirring Straws](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whiskee-straw.md) - [Eye-Catching Reusable Beverage Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reusable-beverage-cup.md) - [Plant Fiber Supermarket Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silphie-packaging.md) - [Plastic-Free Straw Commitments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plastic-straw-free.md)