Disposable Straws That Are Better for the Environment
Straws are essential in food service. Due to the immense damage plastic straws are known to cause to the environment, more cafes and restaurants are switching to paper straws – a much more responsible option to serve your delicious drinks with! In a perfect world, we would eliminate straws altogether; however, we know some customers still enjoy using straws, and some drinks, like bubble tea, require a straw to be consumed. Fortunately, we have the perfect solution – sturdy, straws made from FSC™ certified paper.
It’s important to remember that not all paper drinking straws are created equal. Some paper straws feature a plastic lining, which means they are only suitable for landfill and cannot be composted like our BioStraws. Others are made from virgin paper pulp or other uncertified paper. Make sure you research when purchasing straws and ask the packaging company what materials are used to make the product. You can read more about why choosing FSC™ certified paper is important on our blog.
Why Plastic Straws Are Harmful To The Environment
Plastic straw bans are now a global movement, with consumers becoming aware of the negative impact that they have on ocean ecosystems and how they contribute massive amounts to landfill. After their useful life of about 20 minutes, plastic straws are discarded – ending up in landfill, at best, or more likely, in our oceans, where they are ingested by marine life, causing the plastic to make its way up the food chain. Plastic never completely breaks down but rather just becomes smaller and smaller. Some food for thought – every single piece of plastic you’ve ever used in your life still exists and will outlive your children’s, children’s, children.
The Solution: Compostable Paper Straws
Our compostable straws do not have any coating. We use premium, extra-strength 3-ply paper to ensure the straws maintain their integrity while being used. The total paper weight of the three layers is 350 grams per square metre (gsm), (135gsm + 135gsm + 80gsm).
Sizes, Shapes and Colours
These disposable straws are available in three sizes – Cocktail, Regular, Jumbo and Spoon, straight and bendy shapes (flexible drinking straws). We also offer individually wrapped or unwrapped straws. Our regular paper straws now come individually wrapped and help avoid the spread of germs while providing customers with a hygienic way to enjoy their drinks. Our drinking straws come in various colours like white and red striped, green and white striped, black and white striped, Art Series designs and more. Want to customise your drinking straw? Contact our team about custom paper straws.
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Australian Plastic Ban Compliance
All BioPak products meet or exceed single-use plastic ban regulations across Australia and New Zealand. Our certified compostable alternatives keep you compliant while supporting sustainability.
Certified Compliant
All products meet Australian standards and state-specific plastic ban requirements
Australia-Wide Coverage
Compliant across all states and territories with plastic regulations
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Stay ahead of evolving regulations with our sustainable alternatives
State-by-State Compliance Overview
4 states & territories
Queensland
Since Sept 2021All BioPak products are compliant alternatives
Banned Items:
- ✕Single-use plastic straws
- ✕Plastic stirrers
- ✕Single-use plastic plates
- ✕Single-use plastic bowls
- +2 more items
South Australia
Since March 2021BioPak offers certified compostable alternatives
Banned Items:
- ✕Single-use plastic straws
- ✕Plastic stirrers
- ✕Single-use plastic plates
- ✕Single-use plastic bowls
- +3 more items
⚠ PLA products are non-compliant as compostable in SA
New South Wales
Since Nov 2022All BioPak products are compliant alternatives
Banned Items:
- ✕Single-use plastic straws
- ✕Plastic stirrers
- ✕Single-use plastic cutlery
- ✕Polystyrene containers
- +2 more items
Victoria
Since Feb 2023All BioPak products are compliant alternatives
Banned Items:
- ✕Single-use plastic straws
- ✕Plastic stirrers
- ✕Single-use plastic cutlery
- ✕Polystyrene cups
- +2 more items