FAQ

Sugar Cane Straws

WHAT'S THE INGREDIENTS IN THE SUGARCANE DRINKING STRAWS?

They're made from sugarcane fibers and natural organic minerals. There is no PLA, PHA, PBAT whatsoever.

ARE YOUR SUGARCANE DRINKING STRAWS COMPOSTABLE?

The Sugarcane Straws are certified 100% home compostable to International and Australian standards. They will break down naturally in the environment, where bio organisms will digest them into Co2 within 90 days. Just like a piece of fruit!

IS THERE ANY PLASTIC IN YOUR SUGARCANE DRINKING STRAWS?

Absolutely not! Our Sugarcane Straws don't contain any of the following: • no polystyrene (PS) • no polyethylene terephthalate (PET, PETE) • no polyethylene (PE) no polyvinyl chloride (PVC) • no polypropylene (PP)

CAN I USE THE SUGARCANE DRINKING STRAWS MORE THAN ONCE?

If properly cleaned and stored they can be used several times for home consumption. Although they are originally designed to be a single-time use product.

HOW SHOULD I STORE YOUR SUGARCANE STRAWS?

Store your sugarcane straws in a cool and dry environment. Heat and humidity will affect its durability and performance.

CAN THEY BE USED IN HOT DRINKS?

They are suitable for cold or lukewarm liquids.

ARE SUGARCANE STRAWS BETTER THAN PAPER STRAWS?

Yes - 100%! Sugarcane Straws don't go soggy like paper straws, they will not impart any paper taste or flavour and have a smooth mouth feel. Not only are they more sustainable and functional too. Our Sugarcane Straws are generally more rigid than plastic straws because of the sugar cane fibers.

Wheat Straws

Collapsible row

HOW CAN THEY BE GLUTEN FREE?

The wheat straws are made from the leftover straw after the grain is harvested, not the grain itself. The gluten in the plant is actually held within the seed of the plant.

I AM ALLERGIC TO WHEAT. CAN I STILL USE THESE STRAWS?

It is highly recommended that you consult your doctor and/ or allergist if you have an allergy before using the wheat straws

WHAT ABOUT PESTICIDES AND TOXINS? ARE THESE SAFE TO DRINK OUT OF?

Our straws have been thoroughly tested by SGS a worldwide leader in testing and have been cleared of more than 25 of the most common pesticides and other harmful substances.

Quality

THE WHEAT STRAWS SEEM LIKE THEY COULD BE BRITTLE. IS THIS A CONCERN?

As with any new product that initial tendency is to squeeze, bite, bend it to see what it is. The beauty of The Wheat straws are that it actually improves its performance the longer it is in the drink. Simply put it in your drink, take a few sips and you will be amazed how you can bend it before watching it snap back into place

WILL THE WHEAT STEM STRAW GET SOGGY LIKE PAPER DOES?

Never! They are 24hrs +water resistant. Our straws actually improve in performance throughout the drinking experience. Within a few sips, the straw will become flexible with out any degradation of the straw. It will last the entire sitting and could actually be used the following day with no issue.

Wholesale & Supply

ARE STRAWS AVAILABLE FOR WHOLESALE?

Yes. Absolutely. We welcome all small businesses, restaurants, coffee shops and hotels to take advantage of our bulk discounts for volumes under 10 000 pcs. Larger bulk custom orders are also available. Feel free to reach out to info@shopgreengarden.com with your request and our sales team will get back to you as soon as possible.

CAN I ORDER DIRECTLY FROM YOUR WEBSITE?

No sadly not. If you want to become a Business Partner please contact us at (info@shopgreengarden.com). We will discuss the Best Prices together.