FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WHAT IS STRAW ME RICE STRAWS MADE FROM?

Straw me is made from sustainably produced and farmed rice and corn flour with loads of water and a dash of vegetable oil to help mix and cook the straw. It is our secret ratio of ingredients that keeps our straws durable!

WHY ARE SOME STRAW ME RICE STRAWS NOT STRAIGHT?

Natural ingredients! We do not use stabilizers and harmful chemicals that help create uniformness. Straw Me rice straws is founded on the basis of environmental sustainability and food safety. We like to think that each individual Straw Me are one of a kind, just like you!

I AM USING PAPER STRAWS NOW. WHY SHOULD I CHANGE TO STRAW ME?

Making the shift from plastic to paper straws: it’s helps. However, we encourage you to go one step further and use Straw Me rice straws. Most paper straws in the market have toxic coating (glue and dye), and therefore, is really non-biodegradable. Furthermore, when paper straws go soggy as the coating fails, the adhesives may dilute into your drink.

WHAT CONDITIONS ARE NEEDED FOR USED STRAW ME TO BREAK DOWN?

We highly suggest users of Straw Me to dig up soil in your backyard and throw used Straw Me to give free nutrients to your plants!

HOW LONG DO STRAW ME LAST COMPARED TO PAPER STRAWS?

Straw me straws last about 2 to 3 hours in cold drinks compared to 30-45 minutes when using paper straws. Furthermore, paper straws are very fragile (see below).