Sustainable straws that don't get soggy

No straw is better than any straw, but this is the next best thing

Billions of disposable straws are consumed every week, and unfortunately, many of them end up in the wrong place. Sulapac Flow material for straws has been developed to tackle the global plastic waste problem while enabling you to enjoy every sip. Straws made of Sulapac Flow 1.7 can be used up to 24 hours without getting soggy. They are both user and planet friendly.

✔ Non-soggy
✔ Biobased¹
✔ Natural look and feel
✔ Industrially compostable²
✔ No persistent microplastics³ or toxic residues⁴
✔ FDA and EU food contact compliant⁵

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¹Sulapac Flow 1.7 contains 72% USDA certified biobased content. USDA Certified Biobased Product label is a certification mark of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

²Sulapac Flow 1.7 material is industrially compostable certified according to BPI (ASTM D6400) and Seedling (EN 13432). The compostability of the material has been tested up to the thickness of 910 μm. The manufacturer of the straws is responsible for ensuring the compostability of the end product and compliance with regulations.

³The material shows biodegradation of 75,5% in 420 days in the marine environment (ASTM D6691, 86°F/30°C). Not considered biodegradable in California.

⁴The material’s ecotoxicity and threshold values for heavy metals tested according to EN 13432. No harmful effects on plankton according to Daphnia magna plankton toxicity test (OPPTS 850.1010 & OECD 202). Sulapac Flow 1.7 has been tested for per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) by an independent laboratory (ISO/IEC 17025 certified) based on CEN/TS 15968 test method; No PFAS compounds were detected.

⁵Restrictions and specifications of use apply, please refer to relevant Declaration of Compliance for further information.

Straws made of Sulapac now in St. Regis, Four Seasons Resort and Caesars Palace

Luxury hotels St. Regis, Four Seasons Resort and Caesars Palace in Dubai have chosen premium sustainable straws made of Sulapac that don’t get soggy supplied by Bird Collaborative.

“We all need to focus on sustainability. Using alternatives to conventional plastic for everyday products are an easy starting point.” – Raja Zeidan, General Manager at St. Regis Downtown Dubai

“We are really proud of our partnership with Sulapac, they offer the best alternatives to traditional plastic backed by science and sustainable innovation.” – Nabil Mhanna, Founder at BIRD Collective

Comparing straw alternatives

FEATURE	SULAPAC	Paper	Bamboo	Glass	Steel	PLA	Plastic
Plant-based	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No	Yes	No
Natural look and feel	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No	No	No
Doesn't get soggy	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
No risk of chipping or cracking teeth	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No	Yes	Yes
Investment to new production lines	Low	High	High	High	High	Low	Low
Safe for the planet	Yes	Yes	Yes	Ok	Ok	Ok	No
No permanent microplastics	Yes	Ok	Yes	Yes	Yes	Ok	No

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Ready to switch to Sulapac?

If you are interested in ready-made straws, please contact our sales team for a quote. If you wish to manufacture straws from Sulapac material with your existing extrusion machinery, our experts are happy to support you all the way from material trials to go-to-market activities. Fill in our purchase form and join our journey towards a cleaner future!
(Please note that the EU Single-Use Plastic Directive (SUP) has banned the use of chemically modified polymers in straws, even if they biodegrade without leaving permanent microplastics behind like Sulapac. Read more here.)

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Key features of the Sulapac Flow 1.7, the one of a kind material for straws

Beautiful

UNIQUE LOOK & FEEL

Beautiful natural appearance based on unique combination of raw materials.

Functional

OUTSTANDING USABILITY

Straws made of Flow 1.7 can be used for up to 24 hours without getting soggy.

MASS-PRODUCIBLE

Flow 1.7 can be used with existing extrusion machinery, allowing large-scale production.

Sustainable

BIOBASED

With 72% USDA certified biobased content¹. Main components are wood and biodegradable biopolymers.

NO PERMANENT MICROPLASTICS

Biodegrades into CO2, water, and biomass also in open environments leaving no permanent microplastics behind.²

SAFE FOR PEOPLE AND PLANET

Not considered harmful to aquatic organisms nor to cause long-term adverse effects in the environment.³ The material is EU and FDA food contact compliant.⁴

SUSTAINABLY SOURCED

Made of responsibly sourced sustainable raw materials, including wood from industrial side streams, following our strict Policy for Sustainable Sourcing.

INDUSTRIALLY COMPOSTABLE

Sulapac Flow 1.7 material is certified industrially compostable by BPI and Seedling.⁶

¹USDA Certified Biobased Product label is a certification mark of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

²Biodegradation of 75,5% in 420 days in the marine environment (ASTM D6691, 86°F/30°C) and 83% at 195 days in home compost (82ºF/28ºC, ASTM D5988). Not considered biodegradable in California

³ Ecotoxicity and threshold values for heavy metals tested according to EN 13432. No harmful effects on plankton according to Daphnia magna plankton toxicity test (OPPTS 850.1010 & OECD 202). Straw made of Sulapac Flow 1.7 has been tested for per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) by an independent laboratory (ISO/IEC 17025 certified) based on CEN/TS 15968 test method; No PFAS compounds were detected.

⁴Restrictions and specifications of use apply, please refer to relevant Declaration of Compliance for further information.

⁵Our wood originates from non-controversially harvested forests. We always follow our strict Policy for Sustainable Sourcing.

⁶Sulapac Flow 1.7 material is industrially compostable certified according to BPI (ASTM D6400) and Seedling (EN 13432). The compostability of the material has been tested up to the thickness of 910 μm. The manufacturer of the straws is responsible for ensuring the compostability of the end product and compliance with regulations.

The science behind this innovation

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Partnering with the best

The mass-producible Sulapac Straw has been developed together with Stora Enso, a leading provider of renewable solutions (Nasdaq, €10bn revenue, 2017). The commercial solution combines Sulapac’s unique material recipe and technology with Stora Enso’s experience in industrial operations and global market reach.

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