Bamboo is a clear, sustainable alternative. With bamboo’s natural water repellent properties, our Bamboo Straws last indefinitely in liquid. Bamboo is also naturally antibacterial, meaning moisture build-up will not cause it to harbor bacteria over time.
Bamboo is a high-yielding renewable resource which means that bamboo regrows much quicker and is utilized more efficiently than the average tree. While softwood is harvested in 20 years, bamboo is harvested within 3-5 years. In addition, replanting bamboo forests mitigates the negative impacts of soil erosion, climate change, and protects biodiversity.
Our Bamboo Straws only take approximately 6 months to biodegrade while plastic takes 1,000 years. The gradual transition to these biodegradable materials will allow us to preserve and improve our planet’s natural state.
We advise reading this case study on the Environmental Impacts of Bamboo in Nigeria if you’re interested in more specific details on the sustainability and brief history of bamboo.