Enjoy your smoothies or cocktails with a natural exotic touch thanks to these biodegradable and reusable straws. Cheers to your loved ones without waste.
- Unique
- Handmade
- Splinter free
Our bamboo straws are handmade in Indonesia from local bamboo. They are crafted from a single stem of bamboo, so all are unique in colour and size. All straws have a diameter of 6 to 10 mm.
Why bamboo straws?
Bamboo straws are one of the eco-friendliest options for straws. The natural straws also add a touch of a tropical feeling to any drink. Bamboo straws are great for families with children. Made of sturdy bamboo, they are hard to break. Our bamboo straws are rated as the best reusable straws by the Guardian.
“It’s just a straw” – said 8 billion people. Plastic straws are such a problem because of their sheer magnitude. It is estimated that 170 to 390 million straws are used per day in the USA. That is enough to wrap them around the world at least once.
Most plastic straws are disposed of after a single use. After enjoying your drink with them for a couple of minutes, they end up in landfills or nature for centuries to come.
Refuse single-use straws
The best option is to refuse straws altogether. But not everyone can or wants to give up on straws. Then, a reusable straw is the eco-friendliest alternative. Most are made from bamboo, metal, glass, or silicone.
Composition
Bamboo - Each bamboo straw is made of a natural bamboo stem harvested by local farmers on their properties. The bamboo doesn't come from farm fields but is a non-timber forest product harvested by cutting out invasive bamboo plants on the farmers' properties. This provides extra income for farmers who were burning this invasive bamboo before. The bamboo is then sanded to be smooth and splinter-free. Finally, bamboo is boiled and washed. It only takes a couple of hours to produce a Bambaw straw as the bamboo grows so fast. Thanks to its robustness, the bamboo can go into the dishwasher while still biodegradable, making it the perfect component for reusable straws.
Pineapple bristles - The straw brush bristles are made of pineapple leaves which allow the straw brush to be resistant and long-lasting. An excellent example of upcycling as these leaves are usually discarded after the pineapple is used for food.
304 stainless steel - The 304 stainless-steel wire's flexibility enables bending the brush easily in any shape to clean hard-to-reach areas. It is highly durable and lasts a long time. On top of this, it's a champion of recycling. One of the world's most recycled materials, ahead of paper and glass. 60% of the new stainless-steel production comes from recycled material.
What are the cleaning instructions?
- Clean the straws thoroughly before initial use.
- Rinse the straw with warm, soapy water after use, and use the brush to remove any deposits. Allow to fully dry.
- If the straws exude a bad odour or display any stains, soak them in a vinegar solution or boil them for 10 minutes.
- Always store the straws in a dry place where they are able to breathe.
- The straws are dishwasher-friendly. However, we do recommend cleaning them by hand.
- From time to time, oil the straws with a cloth and walnut, coconut, or almond oil. Do not use olive oil. Allow the oil to absorb overnight.
