In efforts to solve the world’s plastic waste problem, a Malaysian company called Mistraws Manufacturing Sdn Bhd has created edible rice straws. Also known as Mistraws, these eco-friendly straws are made from 100% natural ingredients – organic rice and tapioca (without organic certification.) The company uses environmentally friendly manufacturing techniques to keep CO2 low during production, and the straws come in 3 sizes.
The company states on its website:
Here at Mistraws, we understand that the ban on the use of plastic straws would cause inconvenience to society as they have become a daily necessity for many of us. Hence, we are here to provide an environmentally friendly product to a diverse base of markets.
You can use them as a regular straw, or you can cook them up and eat them. They are vegan, halal, and last up to 2 years on the shelf, or 3-6 hours in a drink. The best part is, they have no taste, meaning they will not alter the flavor of your beverage in any way.
Mistraws say the best part is that the straws are cost-effective. No price has been specified on their website. However, a related web search suggests that they could be priced similarly to plastic straws.
The way the company puts it: metal straws you have to lug around with you everywhere, paper straws can taste funny and get soggy, but Mistraws have none of these problems. They are fully biodegradable – decomposing within 100 days (while plastic takes up to 500 years). They stay in cold drinks for 4 to 6 hours, and in warm beverages for up to 3 hours, without losing their shape and strength.
Together, we can make a difference. Even the slightest change, when multiplied by billions can make a huge impact. So why not start by changing our straw habit? Switch over to eco-friendly and economical edible rice straws! It’s time for a greener generation, and ideas like this are where it’s at.
Check out the Mistraws website for more information.
