Biofase straws made from avocado pits vs reed straws

Where can I buy Biofase avocado straws?

If you’ve landed on this page, you’re probably looking for a good alternative to plastic straws! Perhaps you’re already familiar with straws made from avocado pits and want to know what they’re made of and how they compare to environmentally friendly reed straws or sustainable straw straws. Whatever your choice may be, the straws should be sustainable and contribute as little as possible to the waste problem. In this article, you’ll find the difference between avocado straws and reed straws!

What are the ingredients in Biofase avocado straws?

Biofase avocado straws and cutlery are made from avocado pits. According to the company, these straws are made from biologically and ecologically degradable material. So, how are they made? Biofase has patented technology that extracts biopolymers from avocado pits. These biopolymers are then mixed with other ingredients and extruded into straws. Avocado pit straws consist of 60% biomass. The other ingredients are not clearly specified. These are bioplastic straws and take about 240 days to compost.

What are the ingredients of reed straws?

Just reed stalks! The production of our reed straws works as follows: Reed grows naturally every year and needs to be harvested annually. The raw material is separated for various applications. You may recognize reed from thatched roofs, but the hollow reed stalks are now also collected for straws! The raw material is cut into three sizes: 15 cm, 20 cm, and 25 cm, then sterilized and dried! After that, they are packaged and sold at places like HANOS, Bidfood, and Sligro.

What is the difference between avocado pit straws and reed straws?

Are sustainable avocado pit straws banned in the EU?

Yes.

"As of July 3, 2021, it is prohibited to distribute certain single-use plastic products, including cutlery, plates, stirrers, straws, and polystyrene foam (EPS) cups and containers. Note: This ban also applies to alternative products made of bioplastics." Source: Koninklijke Horeca Nederland (article).

Are you also looking for sturdy straws for your hospitality business? Check out our natural reed straws! These are made from renewable resources, namely just reed, and are allowed under the new SUP legislation.