Sugar Cane Straws PLA-Free - Short Size (14cm)
Sugar Cane Straws PLA-Free - Short Size (14cm)
Sugar Cane Straws PLA-Free - Short Size (14cm)
Sugar Cane Straws PLA-Free - Short Size (14cm)
Sugar Cane Straws PLA-Free - Short Size (14cm)

Sugar Cane Straws PLA-Free - Short Size (14cm)

Regular price $39.00
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Our sugarcane straws are certified home compostable (they don't fall under the umbrella of industrially or commercially compostable products) which means they can be disposed in food waste bins. (Green bins)

Priced for businesses. Quantities start at a box (700 straws), Full carton (2800pcs). For larger quantities, please contact us.

Think about it ... A straw made from sugarcane. What could be more natural?! Little Green Panda's sugarcane straws are the first of its kind and are 100% home compostable. 

We recycle unused sugarcane, which would have otherwise been discarded, and turn it into eco-friendly straws that will decompose in food waste bins within a few weeks.

Available in three widths - 6mm, 8mm and 12mm and two lengths - 130mm & 210mm.

  • Strong - never soggy
  • PLA-Free ( no plastic or compostable plastic)
  • Reusable and dishwasher friendly (if need be)
  • FDA Approved
  • Certified home compostable and commercially compostable
  • Gluten-free
  • Taste-free

CERTIFICATIONS: 

  • Ok Compost Home Certified and to Australian Certified (AS5810 & AS4736) standards
  • DinCerto EN13432 &  BPI Certified 
  • FDA Certified

Want to know how to home compost? Check out this article!

STORAGE:

Our sugarcane straws are designed to biodegrade in the presence of heat and moisture. Please store  them in a dry, cool place away from direct sunlight, heat, and moisture.

USE:

Our Sugarcane straws are heat safe in liquids to ~50 degrees celsius, above this, they will start to soften.

SHELF LIFE:

6-12 months after delivery in a cool & dry environment

HOW TO DISPOSE:

Our sugarcane straws are home compostable, (not industrially compostable) which means they can be disposed in food waste bins.(Green bins)

PLASTIC BAN COMPLIANCE:

Our sugarcane straws are:

  • free from fossil fuel-derived plastic
  • free from plant-based plastics (PLA etc)

Read here to learn more.

Please note: By purchasing our products, you acknowledge that some state governments may not acknowledge International and Australian certifications from from world-known, trusted third-party organisations to claim that our products are plastic-free. This could potentially result in our products being categorised as "plastic" according to their regulations. This restricts their legal sale to specific individuals or organisations engaged in food or beverage provision for commercial, charitable, sporting, educational, or community purposes. These individuals or organisations must have a legitimate need to supply straws due to disability, medical requirements, or act on behalf of such individuals/organisations.

By purchasing this products you agree that your situation complies with the current Plastic Bans in your state.

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Commonly Asked Questions

Wheat Straws

Yes! Our straws have been independently tested by SGS and have a gluten allergen reading of less than 2.5 ppm. This is significantly lower than the Gluten Free Organization standard of less than 10 ppm to be classified as Gluten Free. Even though our wheat straws are not meant for consumption and therefore not required by the FDA to meet the requirements classified as Gluten Free, our straws STILL meet these requirements as they satisfy BOTH of the conditions required by FDA: - Contains less than 20 parts per million (ppm) of gluten - Any unavoidable gluten in the food due to cross-contact or migration of gluten from packaging materials is less than 20 parts per million (ppm) gluten.

The wheat straws are made from the leftover straw after the grain is harvested, not the grain itself. The gluten in the plant is actually held within the seed of the plant.

It is highly recommended that you consult your doctor and/ or allergist if you have an allergy before using the wheat straws

Our straws have been thoroughly tested by SGS a worldwide leader in testing and have been cleared of more than 25 of the most common pesticides and other harmful substances. Please inquire to hello@littlegreenpanda.com for more information.

Sugar Cane Straws

They're made from sugarcane fibers and natural organic minerals. There is no PLA, PHA, PBAT whatsoever.

The Sugarcane Straws are certified 100% home compostable to International and Australian standards. They will break down naturally in the environment, where bio organisms will digest them into Co2 within 90 days. Just like a piece of fruit!

Absolutely not! Our Sugarcane Straws don't contain any of the following: • no polystyrene (PS) • no polyethylene terephthalate (PET, PETE) • no polyethylene (PE) no polyvinyl chloride (PVC) • no polypropylene (PP)

If properly cleaned and stored they can be used several times for home consumption. Although they are originally designed to be a single-time use product.

Store your sugarcane straws in a cool and dry environment. Heat and humidity will affect its durability and performance.

They are suitable for cold or lukewarm liquids.

Yes - 100%! Sugarcane Straws don't go soggy like paper straws, they will not impart any paper taste or flavour and have a smooth mouth feel. Not only are they more sustainable and functional too. Our Sugarcane Straws are generally more rigid than plastic straws because of the sugar cane fibers.

Quality

As with any new product that initial tendency is to squeeze, bite, bend it to see what it is. The beauty of The Wheat straws are that it actually improves its performance the longer it is in the drink. Simply put it in your drink, take a few sips and you will be amazed how you can bend it before watching it snap back into place

Never! They are 24hrs +water resistant. Our straws actually improve in performance throughout the drinking experience. Within a few sips, the straw will become flexible with out any degradation of the straw. It will last the entire sitting and could actually be used the following day with no issue.

Wholesale

Yes. Absolutely. We welcome all small businesses, restaurants, coffee shops and hotels to take advantage of our bulk discounts on our cases on our website for volumes under 10 000 pcs. Larger bulk custom orders are also available. Feel free to reach out to hello@littlegreenpanda.com with your request and our sales team will get back to you as soon as possible.

Shipping and Returns

Our delivery time frames: If your order is received before 12pm on a working day, it will be dispatched that evening. Any orders received after 12pm will be dispatched the following working day. Following dispatch, you can expect to receive your order with the timeframe below: Metro areas (Melbourne, Adelaide, Sydney, Canberra, Brisbane): 1-3 business days NSW/VIC/QLD/SA/TAS: 2-7 business days WA/NT: 4-10 business days Please note that due to COVID-19 there are still some delays occurring. If you haven’t received your order in within these timeframes, please reach out to hello@littlegreenpanda.com

Little Green Panda has a 30 day return policy but stands by the best in class quality of our product and if for any reason you are dissatisfied reach out to us and we will make sure we make the situation right. If for any reason, your experience did not live up to your expectations feel free to reach out to us at hello@littlegreenpanda.com

Disposal

Our straws come from from the earth in their purest form without any coatings or waxes. Once used, you can simply throw them away or add them to your own compost bin. They will break down naturally, like a leaf.

The Wheat Straws are 100% biodegradable and will breakdown depending on conditions within 3-6 months.

We recommend our straws are disposed in composting bins which are sent to industrial composting facilities. Here they will naturally degrade into organic materials. If you don't have a composting bin, the straws will take longer to degrade naturally compared to commercial composting.