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5 Most Popular Paper Straws
If your company is making the switch to paper straws, it can be difficult to decide which are best for you. At Straws Shop we have tons of different options to choose from. That’s why we’ve decided to list our Top 5 most popular straws as voted on by our staff and by...
Happy Holidays!
On behalf of everyone at Straws Shop we want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. 2020 has been a difficult year for many. But as we close out this year we hope these last few weeks are an opportunity to spend time with family/friends and to keep...
What’s Biodegradable?
Most people have heard the term biodegradable before and they know its a good thing for the environment. In the most basic terms, something that is biodegradable is an item that will eventually break down and blend back in with the earth. And while that short answer...
Bartenders Approve Paper
One of the biggest drink trends in 2020 might not be particular ingredient or cocktail. But instead the straw used for the drink itself. Paper Straws are controversial but more importantly they are growing in popularity. The push to eliminate plastic in drinks and...
Starbucks Ditches Plastic
Did you know that earlier this month Starbucks began ofering only cold beverages in cups with strawless lids? This applied to all of its outlets in the United States in Canada. Thus getting rid of plastic straws in an attempt to reduce plastic waste. The change began...
Pepsi Paper Bottles?
PepsiCo has joined the consortium of global consumer goods companies, including Unilever, to further develop and scale the world’s first recyclable paper bottle, initially developed by Diageo and Pilot Lite. It is our belief at PepsiCo that no single organization or...
Plastic Free Month
Plastic-Free July is a movement that encourages people across the globe to reduce their single-use plastic waste for a day, a week or the entire month of July. Rebecca Prince-Ruiz created the first Plastic Free July challenge in 2011 with a small team in Australia,...
Impact Of Colors
At StrawsShop we have a variety of different color paper straws to choose from. But which colors are right for you and your customers? Many owners simply choose colors that match the theme/style of their business. This might be based on the furniture or perhaps their...
Become A More Eco-Conscious Traveler
It's never a bad time to think about the environment and becoming a more eco-conscious traveler. In 2019, Booking.com found in its annual Sustainable Travel Report that 73% of travelers worldwide intend to stay at least once in an eco-friendly or green accommodation...