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<p>Created Page + Added Basic Sections/Info</p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>=Basics=<br /> *While reduction in use (switch to an ask only model/discount for bringing your own etc), and substituting reusable options ( Metal / Glass etc) is always preferable, to some extent the convenience aspect, and accessibility improvement may make their use still necessary in some applications <br /> *THUS a biodegradable bioplastic version of the Plastic Drinking Straw is preferable <br /> **While (Wax) Paper/Fiberboard straws exist, these turn to mush too fast to meet their function (re: [[Prompt Biodegradable vs Delayed Biodegradable]] etc)<br /> <br /> =COTS Options=<br /> ==D&amp;W “Earth Smart”==<br /> *(Hopefully uncoated + bio ink labeled) Paper Wrapper<br /> *Various colors, but most likely a [[PHA]] plastic base?<br /> *[[BPI Compostable]] and [[TŪV Austria]] certified<br /> **Need to check what specifications + if they check for [[Microplastics]] etc<br /> *Also [[Marine Biodegradablity]] for the chance it gets lost/littered in a more wet environment <br /> <br /> ==Phade==<br /> *https://www.phadeproducts.com/straws/<br /> *Short of a Proper LCA + Traceability etc these seem just about perfect<br /> **Also gotta check pricing+bulk availability etc<br /> *Quote:<br /> **”Marine Biodegradable + Home &amp; Industrial Compostable”<br /> **”Made with [[PHA]] derived from Sustainable [[Canola Oil]] “<br /> ***To an extent other feedstocks would be NICER, but still<br /> *They also make coffee stirrers etc<br /> <br /> =Internal Links=<br /> *<br /> <br /> =External Links=<br /> *</div>

Eric