All over the world, companies are switching their production to sustainable products in line with the preservation of the environment. Choosing paper over plastic is one of the biggest global transformations. And since millions of straws are consumed on a daily basis, this change is very significant.
By choosing paper products, we protect the environment, especially the oceans. Large amounts of plastic that end up in the ocean circulate and create "trash islands" or settle at the bottom. Plastic straws take up to 200 years to decompose, releasing toxic chemicals, and their small parts are often swallowed by animals that mistake them for food.
This gives rise to various advantages of paper straws. They can be composted and are 100% biodegradable. They begin to decompose after three days, and will completely decompose in the soil within 2-6 weeks.
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