今日、プラスチック製のストローが地球に深刻なダメージを与えていることに異論の余地はありません。たとえば、米国だけでも、驚くべきことに毎日 500 万本のプラスチック製ストローが使用され、廃棄されています。これは、毎日地球を 2 周半するのに十分な量のストローです。これらのストローは私たちの街路、土地、海岸線、海に散らばっています。プラスチック製のストローは、海洋ゴミ汚染のトップ 10 原因の 1 つです。それらは分解できず、より小さなマイクロプラスチックに分解されるだけで、私たちの食物連鎖や海の最も深い部分に入ります。これらの有害な使い捨てストローを禁止し、環境に優しいプラスチック製ストローの代替品に切り替える時期が来ています。
このため、プラスチック製ストローの代替となる適切なストローを見つけるために、市場に出回っているさまざまなストローを徹底的に調査しました。
幸いなことに、当社ではこれらに対応するストローを豊富に取り揃えています。
自然分解性ストロー
これらのプラスチックフリーのストローは間違いなく地球に最も優しいです。生分解は人為的な関与を必要としない真に自然なプロセスです。つまり、通常の条件下では材料が腐敗し、自然環境の一部となります。
小麦ストロー
Wheat straws are made from 100% natural materials: they are made from the stem of the wheat plant. This material is usually considered waste in agricultural production, so converting this “waste” into straw saves natural resources. Throw away the used straws and they will disappear naturally in a few months. Non-toxic and biodegradable, they are a safe and environmentally friendly disposable alternative to plastic straws. Wheat straws are perfect for hot or cold drinks, and they are also praised for not getting soggy.
竹ストロー
竹ストローはプラスチックストローの優れた代替品です。ほとんどの温帯気候で豊富に生育する天然素材です。多くの利点があります。たとえば、完全にオーガニックであり、人体や環境に無害で、生分解性があり、使用後は堆肥化可能で、優れた抗菌特性があり、曲がらず、再利用可能です。同時に、竹ストローは一生使い続けるものではありません。たとえ洗えるものであっても、時間が経つと汚れたり、開口部の直径が不規則になったりします。また、竹は味を吸って割れやすいため、
サトウキビストロー
Sugar cane straws, like wheat straws, are produced from agricultural by-products, specifically from recycled sugar cane residual fiber, and it is very good for our environment. It is the safest, most effective, and environmentally friendly disposable alternative to plastic straws. They don’t get dirty, they don’t go to waste, and they are carefree, plastic-free, and taste-free. They can only be used for drinking, not for eating or digesting. Sugar cane straws can serve hot and cold drinks, as well as very strong beverages such as smoothies or fresh juices. Sugar cane straws are one of the best alternatives to plastic straws because.
Soggy-free
100% Compostable
Gluten-free
Taste-free
Plastic-free packaging
生分解性
Avage Straws
新しいストローは、リュウゼツランのバイオベース複合材料から作られており、持続可能な100%天然の植物ベースのストローです。これは、従来のストロー生産で使用されるポリマーの約 3 分の 1 を置き換えるもので、ライフサイクルの終わりには微生物に取り込まれ、埋め立て条件下で 1 ～ 5 年以内に完全に生分解されます。
This is a significant improvement over ordinary plastic drinking straws, which take a considerable amount of time under the same landfill conditions. Not only can it be used as an alternative to plastic, but it also reduces dependence on petroleum-based polymers, fossil fuels, and water for the production of straws at the same time. Straws made from agave have a similar taste and texture to traditional plastic straws, with the agave fiber clearly creating a natural, organic tan color. One of the best features of agave fiber straws is their sturdiness! It stays in the drink for up to 6 hours and is extremely strong.
PHAストロー
PHA は、砂糖や脂肪の発酵中に細菌によって生成され、保存されるポリエステルの一種です。バイオプラスチックで使用される場合、PHA は PLA よりも高い温度に耐えることができます。現在、食品包装、農産物、医療機器などに PHA が使用されています。その結果、PHA はストローの製造にも広く使用されています。これらのストローは、家庭環境でも工業環境でも堆肥化可能ですが、それでも「伝統的なプラスチック製ストローの感触と使用感」を持っています。現在の PHA のコストは比較的高く、市場での受け入れは比較的低いです。
紙ストロー
In many countries where plastic straws are banned, paper straws are used most frequently. Are paper straws really better than plastic straws? Definitely yes! Paper is a material that comes from renewable resources and it biodegrades easily and quickly. Therefore, used straws do not enter the ocean and do not harm any living creatures. Paper straws are also inexpensive, so they are used in many occasions. However, people who like to drink large drinks do not like paper straws because they easily get wet over time, significantly lack durability, and have an unpleasant pulpy taste. In addition, paper straws use glue and ink, and whenever you think about it, you get an uncomfortable feeling in your heart.
パスタストロー
A 100% biodegradable pasta straw is basically a flat, uncooked pasta tube. But this type of pasta looks a little better than regular pasta. One can pound with them without damaging them. However, these wheat and water straws are not suitable for people who are gluten intolerant. They are also vegan and can be easily resized to fit any drink, which is perhaps a good option when you are serving kids. And if you leave them in liquid too long, they can get soaked and sloppy. Also not recommended to use them for hot drinks.
Apple Fiber Straws
The fairly new straws on the market are made from apple pomace, a residue from apple juice production. Other all-natural ingredients may be added for more stability. They are edible after use. After about 60 minutes, the straws start to soften. They taste a bit like apple-flavored pectin, which can also be a drawback because not everyone likes the apple flavor in his cocktail or cola.
Lemongrass Straw
Lemongrass can be used as a straw. The stems are hollow and have many layers. One lemongrass stem can make up 5 or 6 straws. They can be used fresh or dried. They are very cheap, especially in areas where lemongrass grows. They go well with juices and cocktails. Some people may not like the lemon flavor it brings.
Papaya Leaf Stems Straw
Papaya straws are also an all-ecological straw, creating a biodegradable product from plants and one of the solutions to maintain a sustainable ecosystem. If handled, packaged, and stored properly, papaya straws have a shelf life of over 6 months.
Rice Straw
These biodegradable straws are truly made from 100% natural ingredients! Although different manufacturers have different formulas, they are basically made from rice flour, tapioca starch, and water. No chemistry is performed to obtain a strong structure. They can be put in the garbage, compost bin, or even used as food for fish. Eco-friendly straws biodegrade in landfills in 100 days and in seawater in 7 days. They are odorless, do not break easily, and are stable in liquids for up to 2 hours. Free of BPA and toxic substances. Rice flour straws are a real product that is good for nature, animals and marine life.
コーヒー粉ストロー
Coffee grounds are very common in coffee spots. But usually, it is thrown away as garbage. This can easily cause pollution. According to incomplete statistics, people around the world drink about 2 billion cups of coffee every day, producing 6 million tons of waste coffee grounds every year. If it can be used for waste, it is really a double whammy.
The “new coffee grounds straw” has a new “upgrade” compared to paper straws because it is a tougher material. Not only is it very strong after long-term immersion, it will not soften in the cup and can be kept for a long time, over 7 hours without disintegrating. Coffee grounds straws are suitable for cold, hot, carbonated drinks and cocktails, are more resistant to stirring, and won’t stick in your mouth and suck up large fruits. The particles are smoother.
ガラスストロー
Glass straws are odorless, give a great drinking experience, and are absolutely harmless to health. This is because the surface of the glass is extremely smooth. This also makes the glass straws very easy to clean. And you can see if it is really cleaned and looked clean. There is no need to wonder if there is any residue hidden inside the straw. Glass is a good conductor of hot and cold liquids and can maintain a similar temperature to the drink.
Being dishwasher safe, being free of heavy metals, lead and BPA as well as being easily recyclable with glass waste without loss of quality are all clear advantages of glass straws.
Because the materials used for glass straws vary greatly, you should make sure you buy a higher quality straw so that it will not break even if you are not careful and drop it from a high place. It is also important to pay attention to the ends, as bad products run the risk of cracking and damaging your mouth.
Stainless Straws
Stainless steel straws are environmentally friendly, BPA-free, and although they can have a metallic taste when first used, they are safe for your health and the environment. As one of the most durable alternatives to plastic straws, these straws are permanently reusable. They also prevent any transfer of taste or odor, so you can reuse your straws for different drinks, just make sure you clean them afterwards. Since it is a relatively fast heat-conducting metal, you should be careful of burning your mouth and tongue when drinking hot beverages. Also stainless steel straws are not as transparent as glass straws, so you never know if they are cleaned inside.
PLA Plastic Straws
PLA ストローは、従来のプラスチック製ストローと比較して、環境への配慮という点で一歩進んでいます。 PLA ストローは、製造に必要な化石燃料材料の量が 68% 少なく、商業的に堆肥化して肥料にすることができます。これは地球の保護にとって朗報です。透明で機能も感触もプラスチックのストローと同じです。
しかし、彼の欠点も明らかです。 PLA ストローは商業的に堆肥化することができますが。しかし、よくあることですが、ストローは無作為に廃棄されており、そのリサイクルを制御することはできません。 PLA は非常に特殊な状況下でのみ完全に分解でき、自然環境下では分解するまでに 100 ～ 1000 年かかり、他のプラスチック ストローと同様に環境に有害です。
Let’s use one less plastic straw every day and one more eco-friendly straw to make a small contribution to the green of the earth.
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