PLASTIC STRAWS SUCK!

We want to encourage people to stop using plastic straws for good. 

Biodegradable Paper Straws Tanzania

RAPOS is the trade supplier of biodegradable paper straws to the bar, pub, restaurant and hospitality industries. We only sell quality, 100% biodegradable paper straws.

Non-polluting

Unlike plastic & bio-plastic (PLA), the manufacturing of our straws is sustainable. They are fully biodegradable and non polluting, even if disposed of in the environment.

We Want To Encourage People To Stop Using Plastic Straws For Good. 

Plastic straws pollute our oceans and waterways

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. ... As the straws do not biodegrade, they then stay in the bird's stomach until it dies

Our straws don't cost the earth

Our standard drinking straw has a wider diameter, and is designed to replace two plastic drinking straws. Replace your plastic straws with our paper straws for the same or little extra cost.

Designed for longevity

Our paper drinking straws are designed using on average 1/3 more material to provide strength and durability. We have tested our straws in a broad variety of refreshments. 100% reliable solution.

One straw replaces two

The diameter of our straws is 1.5 wider than the average straw, allowing 1 straw to be used in a drink where 2 straws would normally be used.

TBS Approved

Our straws are manufactured under the strictest hygiene standards and approved under the TBS Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS)

Sustainably managed forests

Plastic straws are made from oil and other non-renewable materials. The paper used to make our straws come from managed sustainable forests.

The paper straws we provide can sit in a drink for up to one hour before showing any signs of deterioration. the straws have been tested/soaked over a period of 8 hours and still fully maintain their function.

100% Non-Toxic

Microplastic contamination from straws is harmful to all life. All the materials, including the inks, used in our paper drinking straws are 100% non-toxic

Designed for longevity

Our paper drinking straws are designed to perform. We've tested our straws in a broad variety of refreshments.

Our paper straws are free of toxins, meaning no flavours are passed from straw to drink.

We are facing a catastrawphe - hundreds of billions of plastic straws are used globally, damaging ecosystems, killing wildlife and contributing to the pollution of our atmosphere. How did we get here? What can we do about it?

“The very first plastic straw you used is still somewhere on this planet. Somewhere. It will never break down - and it will never go 'away'.” – Molly Steer

Hundreds of billions of plastic drinking straws are used globally. They are lightweight, non-recyclable and are easily ... In other words, Plastic Straws Suck!

BENEFITS OF USING RAPOS PAPER STRAWS OVER PLASTIC.

Paper straws have many benefits including:

• They are biodegradable unlike plastic straws.
• They only take about two to six weeks to completely decompose unlike plastic straws that can take 200 years.
• Moving to paper straws will automatically reduce the number of plastic straws used resulting in a smaller footprint.

The main argument for using paper straws instead of plastic ones is that paper is biodegradable. This means that it can naturally be broken down and won’t end up floating in our oceans or being swallowed by turtles. However, the fix isn’t as simple as swapping plastic for paper.

Today, more and more companies as well as people are switching to paper straws because they are durable and affordable. Choosing paper over plastic is not only an eco-friendly option, but also safe, too.

The Benefits of Using Paper Straws over Plastic Straws

Paper straws are aquatic-life friendly. According to a study, they break down within 6 months, implying that they are better for wildlife than using plastic straws.

Kids Party and Colored Paper Straws

Colorful plates and glasses have long been used for kids’ parties, but colored paper straws have been seen in recent times. Make every kid’s party more colorful with the colored paper straws!





 

Why Are Paper Straws Being Preferred Over Plastic Ones: 

By using paper straws over plastic straws we can save our environment to a great extent. Hence, do not underestimate their contribution and always go for paper straws over plastic ones.

How Durable Are Paper Drinking Straws?

If the liquid is below 50 degrees, paper straws last for more than two hours under normal usage. Thus paper straws are a great alternative for plastic drinking straws and cannot be discarded on the basis of durability as they last long enough to be used with beverages. 

Why should you opt for Paper Drinking Straws

Because of significant environmental awareness, companies and people have chosen paper straws instead of plastic ones, as it is an eco-friendly alternative

Paper Drinking Straws - Pick On Us 

Paper Drinking Straws

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Make the Switch to Rapos Paper Straw 

All around the world, public attitudes to single-use plastic products and packaging are changing. Research from New York University found that consumers are increasingly rewarding brands offering sustainable products. Meanwhile, across the EU, disposable plastic straws are restricted from 2021 – and other countries are following suit. 

Take the opportunity to transform your production line to compostable and sustainable paper straws. At Rapos Paper Straws, we are uniquely placed to help you make the transition.