IRENE SPORAH WAS RECOGNIZED AS THE INVENTOR OF ECO-FRIENDLY MANUFACTURING COMPANY IN TANZANIA.

Irene Sporah was recognized as the inventor of eco-friendly manufacturing company in Tanzania offering biodegradable products at the 7th Pan African Summit in Zanzibar with a theme- Blue Economy in Africa.

The president of Zanzibar Dr. Hussein Mwinyi, The former President of the seychelles Danny Faure and Honorary Consul of the Republicof Seychelles in Tanzania Ms Maryvonne Pool

The former President of the seychelles Danny Faure and the African champion of the blue economy was among the keynote speaker at the 7th Pan African Summit in Zanzibar with a theme- Blue Economy in Africa.

Blue Economy in Zanzibar "The FUTURE Is BLUE'

Zero Emmission Recreation Boats

Developing Blue foods-For Domestic and Export.

Support Ocean Suistanaibility

Domestic Banking Sectors need to see potential of the

Blue Economy 

Envolve young people in the Blue Economy.

And The Inventor of Paper Straws Tanzania Goes To... R A P O S

Rapos is the  first biodegradable Paper Straw’ manufacturing company in Tanzania.

As global pollution levels continue to rise, the environment and our water supply is becoming increasingly polluted, especially for aquatic creatures. By launching an eco-friendly manufacturing company offering biodegradable paper straws, we, among others, can make a slow shift towards minimizing our own waste and through the products we offer, that of our clients as well.

The reality is that used plastic straws frequently have a much worse destination: our oceans. It’s estimated that 8 million tons of plastic ends up in the ocean each year, and 1.15–2.41 tons of it is carried there down major rivers around the world.

Plastic straws might be small, but when we use billions of them per year they make a significant contribution to plastic waste in our seas. In fact, scientists predict that if we continue to allow plastic to enter the ocean at the current rate, by 2050 there will be more plastic (by weight) than fish there.

The future is blue  

#Paledec2022 #BlueEconomy #BlueEconomyZanzibar

PAPER STRAWS ARE "STILL ACTUALLY CHEAP" BUT NOT "VERY, VERY, VERY CHEAP" LIKE PLASTIC.

Eco-friendly paper drinking straws are becoming a big hit with green-conscious folks and businesses. 

Food distributors are looking for environmentally friendly alternatives as more and more companies ditch plastic straws. The most obvious choice is paper straws, but they cost a little more.

“You’re looking at maybe three to ten times the cost, mainly because of the material involved. As a result, the final price increases tremendously. Processing paper straws also generally consumes more resources. ” Irene Sporah Njau, CEO of Rapos Company, said.

She says paper straws are "still actually cheap" but not "very, very, very cheap" like plastic. “You go from something that is very, very, very cheap, to something that is still actually cheap,”.

Paper straws are becoming more and more popular as the trend toward sustainability grows, and plastic straws become the target of increasing government regulations. If your business is considering a switch from plastic straws to a more environmentally friendly option, paper straws could be the right solution for you

Why Are Plastic Straws Being Banned?

Plastic straws are being banned across multiple cities because they do not break down in a landfill and are a threat to the environment, wildlife, and human health.

Although recyclable, plastic straws are not typically accepted by curbside recycling programs. Municipalities that do accept plastic straws for recycling, may have a hard time separating them due to sorting inefficiencies.

Even when accepted, most plastic straws will not make it to recycling centers because people discard them as trash.

As a result, plastic straws end up as landfill waste or pollution. Plastic straws can take up to 500 years to break down; even then, they do not fully decompose.

When plastics break down, they break up into smaller pieces over time. Eventually, plastics break into microplastics (tiny pieces of plastic).

Microplastics contaminate our ecosystems. Animals, such as fish, can mistake microplastics as food and eat them. Not only is it harmful for fish and other animals to eat plastics, but when humans eat the fish, we may also be consuming microplastics as a result.

Consumers are becoming increasingly aware of the negative effects of plastic products on the environment and human health, and are demanding more sustainable options.

One of the most common environmentally friendly alternatives to single-use plastic straws are paper straws. 

Paper straws break down into organic materials leaving a smaller footprint on the earth.

Advantages of Paper Straws

Eco-Friendly Benefits of Paper Straws

If you are looking to display your sustainability efforts, using paper straws can make it obvious to your customers that you consider the full product lifecycle and are making an effort to leave a smaller footprint on the earth.

Are paper straws compostable?

Yes, paper straws are compostable at commercial facilities.

Pro Tip: What does compostable mean?

A product is compostable if it can break down into CO2, water, and organic materials within six months of beginning the composting process

Are paper straws recyclable?

 Paper straws are recyclable. Always check with your commercial hauler to see if they are currently accepting paper straws in your area.

Pro Tip: What does recyclable mean?

Products which can be collected, separated, or recovered from the waste stream are considered recyclable.

Comparable Features

When considering the switch from plastic straws to paper straws, understanding the comparable features of paper straws can help you understand if paper straws are a viable replacement option for your operation.

Size

Exact size may vary by manufacturer.

To accommodate various product offerings from smoothies to cocktails, paper straws are offered in various diameters comparable to plastic straws.

Paper straws come in:

Jumbo
Giant
Colossal

Color

Depending on the manufacturer, paper straws can be available in basic, patterned or printed colors.

Colored straws use water-based ink which will not hurt the environment when composted.

Do the colors of paper straws bleed?

Colored paper straws do not bleed.

Wrapped or Unwrapped

Like plastic straws, paper straws are available wrapped or unwrapped.

Wrapped paper straws are a good option if you need to replace a wrapped plastic straw at a self-service station or in another situation in which you will need a straw to stay sanitary.

Disadvantages of Paper Straws

Paper straws will not offer the same price, performance, or user experience as plastic straws.

Cost

Paper straws currently cost more than plastic straws.

Not only is the initial cost of paper straws currently higher, but because paper straws are not as durable or long lasting as plastic straws, it often causes customers to ask for more than one straw during their visit.

Performance / Durability

The durability of a paper straw will depend on the manufacturer, but it is less than plastic straws.

The functionality of paper straws will be reduced the longer they are left to sit in a liquid.

Pro Tip: Similar to plastic straws, paper straws should not be used with hot liquids. Hot liquids will cause a paper straw to lose its shape faster.

User Experience

Although still useable when soft, consumers often negatively react to a soggy straw.

The longer a paper straw is left to sit in a liquid, the more it will start to break down.

Who Should Use Paper Straws?

Paper straws are a great option:

• If your business is affected by the rising number of plastic straw bans
• If your business is looking to meet consumer demands for more sustainable options
• If your business is looking to align with sustainability trends

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Final Thoughts

Whether you are switching because of shifts in consumer demand, local regulations, or aligning with sustainability trends, RAPOS can help you choose the best straw for your business.

STUDENTS OF PANDA HILL SECONDARY SCHOOL VISITS RAPOS PAPER STRAWS FACTORY FOR AN EDUCATIONAL TOUR.

The students were very excited to see the factory of Paper Straws. 

How Students Can Help Reduce Single-Use Plastic To Protect The Environmentl

Straws, plastic water bottles, and plastic bags belong to a group of materials known as single-use plastics. 

Whether you take a stroll in the neighborhood near your school, at a local park, or along a nearby beach, there’s a good chance that you’ll see some plastic pollution along the way. 

We talked about the different Products, Manufacturing processes, Human Resource Management, working of the Machinery and the rules and regulations to be followed inside the factory. 

2022 BEST PAPER STRAW DEALS & DISCOUNTS AT RAPOS.

 The Best Paper Straws for an Eco-Friendly Alternative

Avoid adding to the plastic litter cluttering the oceans—and even have a bit of fun—with these biodegradable paper straws

RAPOS Paper Straws: The sustainable high-quality alternative to plastic straws

The days of plastic are numbered. At Rapos Paper Straws, we can help your business transition from plastic straws to a high-quality, environmentally-friendly paper alternative – without skipping a beat.

Plastic straws are everywhere, just Dar es salaam use over 500,000 plastic straws every day, and too many of them end up in our planet’s oceans. In fact, plastic straws are the 11th-most-common trash item found in the ocean. This problem could be reduced by replacing plastic straws with biodegradable paper straws.

Rapos paper straws made with 1/3 more material than regular paper straws which makes them extra durable and sturdier. They are dye-free, toxin free, taste and odor free,  Made of 100% biodegradable and compostable materials. Plastic Free and TBS certified. 

Our environmentally friendly paper straws work perfectly for daily drinks, such as juices, shakes, smoothies, iced coffee etc. They are great for Birthday parties, baby showers, wedding receptions, bridal showers, housewarming parties, picnics, cake pops and more. It can also be used in arts and crafts. 

 Extra Durable Brown Paper Straws Biodegradable- Premium Eco-Friendly paper straws

Our unique paper straw technology enables the delivery of high-volume paper straw production  to meet any client demands. By working only with the best suppliers and materials, we ensure optimal quality while keeping our environmental footprint low.

Order sustainable paper straws wholesale directly from us. Or start your own paper straw business line with a custom-developed from Rapos Paper Straws manufacture.

SATISFACTION GUARANTEE:  If the product you received from Rapos is damaged or imperfect or you are not 100% satisfied, please simply contact Rapos at rapostanzania@gmail.com, and we will offer you the best solution or full refund.

Rapos Eco-friendly disposable straws made with 100% biodegradable environmental friendly materials. 

With ink-free and non-toxic kraft paper it's the ideal paper straws to pop into your cup of water or juice, Made with 3 layers of thick paper that will not fall apart, melt, or get soggy in liquid for an extended period of time.

Get in touch with Rapos Group for samples of paper straws to meet your vision of size, quality, and design. 

Together, we can develop the environmentally friendly paper straw for your needs.

Contact us: rapostanzania@gmail.com

Instagram: @rapostanzania

Our Green Credentials

We are determined to do our bit for the planet here at Rapos group. You can trust that all of our paper straws are 100% biodegradable.

But that’s not all we’re doing for the environment. By initiating and partnering with some community group, we’re putting our straws as close to our customers as possible. And by powering our production with sustainable energy, we’re aiming to minimise our carbon footprint everywhere we work.

MILLIONS OF PAPER STRAWS ARE PRODUCED IN TANZANIA.

Rapos, non-soggy, biodegradable paper straws are available to replace plastic.

Millions of paper straws are produced in Tanzania to help muscle plastic straws out of drinks throughout the country.

Lay them end-to-end and they would reach the space station, guesses manufacturer Irene Sporah Njau.

​She's the owner of Rapos Tanzania, a business that backs an anti-plastic stance by offering paper alternatives. 

Irene Sporah at the factory in Dar-Tanzania

Irene Sporah and her team have joined forces to get single-use plastic straws out of bars, restaurants and cafes in Tanzania.

RAPOS company is making a big push to get business owner to stop using plastic straws by the end of 2023, and Irene Sporah is offering a discounted deal to help them break the plastic habit.

It's estimated that Tanzania use over 100 million plastic straws a year. The straws are an environmental nightmare because they are usually made from materials like polypropylene and polystyrene, which can take hundreds of years to degrade.

Moving back to paper straws is actually going back to the original modern straw, which was invented in the 1880s in the United States. Much cheaper plastic straws took over from the 1970s. 

Cost is the big issue, She said.

Single-use plastic straws cost about half a cent, while biodegradable paper straws cost 4 to 5 cents each.

Irene Sporah says the answer is to combine paper straws with a "straws on request" policy. That can lead to a 70 per cent drop in straw use, and the savings go towards the environmentally better paper straws.

"A lot of paper straws are not very good quality and when we started selling paper straws there was a bad image around them," she says.

RAPOS: Paper straws that won't fall to bits on you.

RAPOS paper straws are thicker and have been tested to last 20 times as long as other ones. So you can use them properly without worrying about them falling apart."

One other plus is we have all sizes in different colours.

As for cost, she says comparisons are unfair because the cost of environmental damage isn't taken into account with plastic straws.

She says paper straws are a way restaurants and cafes can openly show customers they are trying to be good to the environment.

Irene Sporah says over 500 hotel owners across the country have been challenged to go plastic straw-free by the end of the year.

She admits it's a big ask, but with the availability of paper straws, it could be possible.

Irene Sporah says most Hotel, Restaurant, Bar, Coffee are showing good support for dropping plastic straws.

Irene Sporah Njau.

By far the biggest users of plastic straws are the corporate fast food businesses and they are not asy to reach at once. But Irene Sporah says that's no excuse.

"That we won't be plastic straw-free until they (fast food, Mama Ntilie) start doing it is not a good enough reason for us not to start.

"Starting is our best course of action. Other countries are doing a better job than us at delivering plastic-free alternatives and just being plastic free.

PLASTIC STRAW BANS ARE NOW A GLOBAL MOVEMENT.

 

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.

 

Plastic straws are among the top 10 debris items and 44% of all seabirds and mammals have ingested plastic. 

Our compostable paper 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 350gsm (135gsm + 135gsm + 80gsm).

Available in three sizes – Cocktail (4.5x120mm), Regular (6x197mm) and Rspos (10x197mm) – and two types – straight (standard straws) 

The regular paper straw now comes individually wrapped and help avoid the spread of germs while provide customers a hygienic way to enjoy their drinks.

Our cool drinking straws come in a variety of colours and in Art Series designs. Want to customise your drinking straw? Ask us about custom paper straws.

KILA DAKIKA, GARI MOJA LA TAKA ZA PLASTIKI LINAMWAGWA KATIKA BAHARI ZETU.

Fanya mabadiliko muhimu kutoka kwenye matumizi ya mirija ya plastiki kwenda mirija ya karatasi.

 

Kila dakika, Gari moja la taka za plastiki linamwagwa katika bahari zetu hili linatakiwa kuachwa.

 

 

Kwa kubadili kwenda kwenye mirija yenye uwezo wa kutumika tena na kuoza kwa haraka, saidia kuokoa maisha ya viumbe vya baharini kwa kupunguza kiwango cha carbon wakati tukilinda mfumo wa ikolojia wa dunia. 

Ungana na maelfu ya watumiaji wanaopendelea bidhaa za karatasi kama mirija ya karatasi.

 

Mirija yetu ya karatasi ni uwekezaji wa thamani kwa dunia mama, RAPOS ni mirija ya karatasi iliyotengenezwa kwa nyenzo za kiikolojia na kunywa kwa usalama.

Hii ndio njia sahihi ya kuchangia usemi wa kwenda kijani

 

Mirija yetu ni salama na mizuri kulinganisha na mirija ya plastiki.

Miriji ya karatasi ya RAPOS inaweza kutumika majumbani, katika hafla, migahawa, bar na maduka ya kahawa.

 

Kuokoa sayari ni mwenendo ulioshika kasi unaoonya kila mtu jinsi bidhaa za plastiki zilivyo hatarishi kwa asili ya mwitu.Tumeshuhudia kobe waliokabwa na mirija ya plastiki katika pua zao na shakwe wakipoteza maisha kwasababu ya kushindikana kwa mfumo wa umeng'enywaji kwaajili ya plastiki.