Can One Small Change — Like Using Compostable Straws — Make a Big Impact?

Did you know that the regular single-use plastic straws you use can have devastating effects on the planet? Well, the lifespan of plastic straws doesn't end at the bottom of your trash can. In fact, if we are being honest, a plastic straw can take about 200 years to break down in our ecosystem. And, when they do start to break down, they still don't go away.

These straws break down into microplastics, which get mixed with the soil or are ingested by marine life, and end up entering our food chain. And, while that is equally distressing, the impact starts way before that. When plastic straws are dumped in our oceans or landfills, they are ingested by animals, which leads to choking and death. We lose about a million marine animals every year to ocean plastic pollution if we are to state facts.

So, if you are wondering if a compostable straw can help you make an impact, the answer is a big one! Read on to explore why compostable straws are a better, more sustainable alternative to traditional disposable straws and why you should be making the switch today.

Compostable Straws over Traditional Disposable Straws

Let's face it; paper straws are better than plastic straws, but they are just way too messy. For starters, they get super soggy and almost vanish in your drink. They also get mushy and alter the taste of your drink. And, well, plastic straws are the biggest red fag for the planet.

Traditional single-use plastic drinking straws are made from non-renewable resources like petroleum. Moreover, the entire manufacturing process of plastic resources is pretty resource-intensive. And, with an average lifespan of just 20 minutes, these straws always leave a long trail of toxins and microplastics behind in our ecosystem. But, compostable straws are designed differently.

These eco-friendly straws are made from plants, like PLA (which is a substance extracted from plant starch like corn starch). In short, these straws are made from corn starch. Plus, all these flexible straws available at EcoSoul are certified compostable.

TUV-certified for all compostability claims, these straws are designed to break down into nutrient-rich compost within just 90-180 days of disposal. So, while plastic straws sit around for a very long time and leave some nasty scars behind, these straws break down into actual compost which can be added to soil as manure.

Compostable Straws: Sustainability Meets?

Unlike common beliefs, sustainability can be fun and convenient. And, unlike trying to sip from those nasty, mushy paper straws, compostable straws are sustainable, but that's just not it!

Besides being made out of plants and certified compostable, these straws are anti-mushy and non-soggy. They maintain their shape beneath all those fizzy, bubbly ripples, without ever giving in. Moreover, these straws are also non-toxic. Unlike regular plastic or paper straws, which are slathered with toxins, these are absolutely chemical or toxin-free and also do not mess with the taste of your drink. Plus, unlike paper straws, which are not bendy but get mushy, these compostable bendy straws are bendable, biodegradable, and planet-safe.

And, the best part? They are super easy and guilt-free to dispose of. Because these flexible straws are certified compostable, you simply need to drop them in a compost bin after use. These straws are designed to break down into compost within just a few weeks after disposal.?