Introducing StrawFish_® - The New Solution to Plastic Pollution

StrawFish® is a U.S. based start-up offering ASTM D5526 certified biodegradable drinking straws as an alternative to single-use plastic products. This breakthrough was a result of a decade of R&D, where discarded marine shells polluting the beaches of the Baja Peninsula, Mexico, could be upcycled, creating a secondary economy for this waste while helping clean coastlines and landfills.

REDUCED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT

NO COMMERCIAL COMPOSTING REQUIRED!

Thanks to the ocean’s prevailing currents and tides, the coastal regions of the Baja California peninsula are famous for an abundance of marine seashells. Oyster shells are already a powerful tool for sequestering carbon. By turning sea shells into an allergen-free bio-based resin, StrawFish® can cut carbon footprints, transition plastic to bio-based sources to create a sustainable product with the same convenience and usability as traditional plastic straws but without the environmental impact or the need for commercial composting.

Coming to market with a catalog of biodegradable drinking straws — cocktail stirrers to specialty items including boba straws and bendy straws - StrawFish® products will not break down or get soggy during use, even when served with hot beverages! They are FDA 21 CFR 175.300 tested for direct/indirect food contact safety which means they are certified safe for humans and the environment. While they look, feel, and work just like their plastic counterparts, these shell-based products are heat-resistant so you can feel confident serving them without melting or leaching chemicals.

StrawFish’s partnerships in entertainment, cruise, foodservice and hospitality has led them to align with industry leaders including Royal Caribbean, Shake Shack, Marriott, Cava, Clean Juice, The Sphere and more! They are perfect for food trucks, theme parks, resorts, zoos, schools, cafeterias, airports, museums, athletic events, outdoor catering, festivals and more.

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