Description Our Compostable 8mm x 210mm PLA Straw and are certified compostable in an industrial composting machine, making them an attractive eco-friendly alternative. Great for use food and beverage establishments serving shakes, smoothies, fresh squeezed juices and other cold takeaway beverages with lower environmental impact. PLA is: • 100% suitable for food use. • Derived from corn which is a renewable resource • PLA products are compostable in industrial composting facilities • PLA is cost competitive with regular petroleum-based resins such as PET and most likely cost advantaged in the future given rising petroleum prices • Producing PLA uses 65% less energy than producing conventional plastics • Producing PLA creates 68% fewer greenhouse gases than producing conventional plastics • PLA contains no toxins. this product has no effects on the flavours of the food (fewer indeed, we believe, than the non-renewable alternatives available).Please note that PLA-based packaging (such as this product) are not intended for high temperatures and as such as not suitable for microwave or oven use. *PLA should not be added to other plastic destined to be recycled. 100 units/sleeve 20 sleeves/box 2000 units/box
