A Box of Biodegradable Wheat Straws

These biodegradable wheat straws are an ideal alternative to paper disposable straws (plastic straws are now banned in the UK for single-use sale but still sold worldwide). Sold in packs of 150, these are ideal for festivals, parties and weddings.

These straws use little energy to make, and end of use you can just pop them in the compost bin. Unlike paper straws, ‘straw straws’ don’t go soggy! But handle with care, as they can split if you are too rough with them.

Why Choose Reusable Straws?

Straw waste accounts for 10% of all ocean plastic (one clean-up on US shorelines found 7.5 million plastic straws).

Single-use plastic straws are (apart from for medical issues) now banned for UK sale, but still legal to sell in many countries (you could always use your lips to drink!) If you prefer straws, invest in a reusable one to sea turtles getting them stuck up nostrils.

Don’t use stainless steel straws for people with dexterity issues, children or on the move, as they don’t flex.

President Trump has recently signed an order, to bring back plastic straws, to stop the move towards paper ones (presumably to help the oil industry). One can only pray..

Get remaining straws (and plastic cups) out of your town forever with a recycling box from Terracycle or ReFactory.