PLA Biodegradable Straws Vs Paper Straws: Which One is Better?

Advantages of PLA biodegradable straws

Renewable Raw Materials

PLA straws, also known as polylactic acid straws, are mainly made from starch in corn and other grains and polymerized into sugars.

Completely Biodegradable

PLA straws have good biodegradability and can be degraded into carbon dioxide and water within 45 days after being discarded, which does not pollute the environment and is an environmentally friendly material.

Comfortable to Use

The temperature tolerance of PLA straws is generally between -10℃ and 80℃, which is similar to plastic straws and has properties similar to those of traditional plastic straws, providing a comfortable experience during daily use.

One-Time Molding

PLA Compostable Straws are manufactured through a one-time extrusion molding process using a new type of screw extruder that pushes the heated and melted PLA ions through a mold head and then cools them in a water tank before cutting them into various sizes of straws.

Biologically Safe

High-temperature extrusion gives PLA Biodegradable Straws high thermal stability and good solvent resistance. The straws have better glossiness, transparency and touch and meet all the physical and chemical indicators required by food safety regulations.

Advantages of paper straws

Environmentally friendly and economical raw materials

The raw material of paper straws is different pulp that is recyclable, easily degradable and environmentally friendly and economical.

Safe and harmless

The use of paper straws poses no harm or risk of injury to users.

As an environmentally friendly material, the most important characteristic of paper products is their recyclability, ensuring second use. Paper straws, however, cannot be recycled as they become unsuitable due to contact with beverages. Additionally, making paper straws consumes a large amount of wood, which poses a problem of water pollution in paper mills. PLA Biodegradable Straws, on the other hand, receive higher consumer ratings. The major raw material of PLA straws, polylactic acid, is a biodegradable material that is environmentally friendly and provides a touch and experience similar to that of plastic straws. However, it is important to note that PLA materials are not heat-resistant and can only be used with cold and warm drinks, withstanding temperatures up to 55℃.

To address the problems of paper straws, plastic agents may need to be added or film coating applied, the adhesive replaced, etc. However, these actions may reduce the degradability and environmental friendliness of paper straws. After comparison, PLA straws appear to be the preferred choice. If you're starting a business and need environmentally friendly straws, choosing PLA Biodegradable Straws is a great option!