This may come as a surprise to you all, but here goes; we absolutely love bamboo, but what makes it so darn cool and so incredibly versatile? Why does it make such a great drinking straw? In this instalment of our zero waste blog, we’ve got you covered! So without further ado, let’s go ahead and discuss some of the burning questions that you may have had and explore how to make straws from bamboo!.
Why Bamboo Straws?
Well, for starters, bamboo is the earth’s most sustainable plant (yes, it really is a plant!). Bamboo can actually grow to full maturity between 3-5 years and grows in abundance, mainly in the warm and tropical climates of Asia. It represents strength and versatility and is used for a variety of things, not just for drinking straws. It’s stronger than steel and is fully biodegradable, and the most important thing; it won’t contribute to the heartbreaking damage that single-use plastic is causing to oceans, rivers and wildlife habitats all around the world.
The Environmental Impact
Buying bamboo straws from real bamboo stalks that you can reuse over and over again is about as sustainable and planet-friendly as you can get. If we compare the damage that single-use plastics are causing to our coastlines with what happens when bamboo has reached the end of its’ life, there really is no question on which material has the harshest effects on our environment. The good news is that once you have finished with your bamboo straw completely, you can simply toss them onto the compost heap where they will break down and compose naturally.
Bamboo Straws Are Very Safe
Bamboo straws can be used time and time again and look great in any drink. Because bamboo is a natural material, they of course won’t last as long as a metal straw, but they cost a fraction of the price and can be used for many other things after they’ve finished their life as a straw; think plant stands and props for the kids school craft projects! You can reuse bamboo straws hundreds of times over, so if we do the math, they can be far more economical than nasty plastic alternatives that are designed to be used once, and then instantly disposed of.
Alarming fact: did you know that plastic straws NEVER decompose?
Bamboo Straws Are Reusable
Bamboo straws can be used time and time again and look great in any drink. Because bamboo is a natural material, they of course won’t last as long as a metal straw, but they cost a fraction of the price and can be used for many other things after they’ve finished their life as a straw; think plant stands and props for the kids school craft projects! You can reuse bamboo straws hundreds of times over, so if we do the math, they can be far more economical than nasty plastic alternatives that are designed to be used once, and then instantly disposed of.
Alarming fact: did you know that plastic straws NEVER decompose?
