Billions of disposable straws are consumed every week, and unfortunately, many of them end up in the wrong place. That’s why we created the Sulapac straw that biodegrades without leaving permanent microplastics behind. Yet, they don’t get soggy.
✔ Non-soggy
✔ Bio-based
✔ Natural look and feel
✔ Industrially compostable
✔ No permanent microplastics
✔ FDA and EU food and safety contact approved
Luxury hotels St. Regis, Four Seasons Resort and Caesars Palace in Dubai have chosen premium sustainable Sulapac straws 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
| 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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Either way, we got you covered. You can order ready-made straws for your business or personal use; or mass produce our drop-in solution material with the existing plastic machinery.
(Please note that the EU Single-Use Plastic Directive (SUP) has banned the use of chemically modified polymer in straws, even if they biodegrade without leaving permanent microplastics behind like Sulapac. Read more here.)
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1. The Sulapac straw v1.7 contains 72% USDA certified biobased content. Certified by the USDA BioPreferred® Program. 2. Made of wood chips and biopolymers. Biodegradation of 68,2% at 308 days in the marine environment (86ºF/30ºC, ASTM D6691) and 83% at 195 days in home compost (82ºF/28ºC, ASTM D5988). 3. The material is not considered harmful to aquatic organisms nor to cause long-term adverse effects in the environment. Ecotoxicity and threshold values for heavy metals tested. EU and FDA food contact requirements approved. 4. Our wood originates from certified forests. We always follow our strict Policy for Sustainable Sourcing. 5. The compostability has been tested and verified according to EN 13432/ASTM D6400. BPI certification in progress. Guidelines may differ regionally. Please check the details from your local waste management authority.
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.
For more detailed information including order quantities and material properties, please download the product data sheet.
Replace conventional plastic with the beautiful, functional and sustainable Sulapac material. We will help you to make the switch smoothly.