HAY! Straws
Nov 6, 2025
Coffee’s Origins: The History of How We Drink Coffee
From Kaldi’s goats in Ethiopia to today’s bustling cafés, coffee has shaped culture, creativity, and connection. Learn how modern coffee moments now include sustainable lids and stirrers from HAY! Straws, blending tradition with responsibility.
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When Was Takeaway Food Invented? A Journey Through the History of Takeaway Food and Its Sustainable Evolution
Takeaway food has evolved for thousands of years — from ancient street vendors to fast food and now, eco-friendly packaging. This post explores how our on-the-go dining culture began, how it transformed through history, and why sustainability is defining its future. Discover how brands like Hay! Straws are helping make that future plastic-free and planet-friendly.
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Sip & Savor Fall: Pumpkin Spice Lattes, Sustainable Sips & Fall Foods
Savor Fall the sustainable way! From Pumpkin Spice Lattes to classic U.S. fall foods, discover cozy drinks and eco-friendly accessories from Hay! Straws.
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Pizza History in the USA: Exploring New York, Chicago, and Other Favorites
Pizza isn’t just a meal—it’s an American cultural icon. From New York’s foldable slices to Chicago’s deep-dish classics, discover the history of pizza in the USA and how you can enjoy it sustainably with bamboo cutlery, compostable straws, and eco-friendly pizza accessories.
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Were women the only ones who used straws?
Drinking straws have been around for thousands of years—used by men and women alike from ancient Mesopotamia to modern soda fountains. While 20th-century marketing painted straws as a feminine accessory, the truth is they’ve always been universal. Today, as eco-friendly straws like bamboo, compostable, and reusable options rise in popularity, the story is shifting again—toward sustainability for everyone.
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Sep 17, 2025
Microplastics in Your Coffee – What Coffee Shops Need to Know
Microplastics may be sneaking into your customers’ morning brew through cups, lids, and stirrers. For coffee shops, this isn’t just an environmental concern—it’s a health and business issue. Discover how switching to compostable coffee lids, natural stirrers, and plant-based straws can protect your customers, keep you compliant with new regulations, and strengthen your brand
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Sep 7, 2025
Bamboo vs. Wooden Cutlery: Why Bamboo Is the Clear Winner for Plastic-Free Dining
Not all eco cutlery is created equal. Wooden utensils may splinter, feel cheap, and raise sustainability concerns. Learn why bamboo cutlery is the stronger, smoother, and truly compostable choice for foodservice—and how HAY! makes the switch easy with bulk options and free from plastics or PFAS.
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How to Make Takeaway Food and Drinks More Sustainable
Takeaway food and drinks don’t have to come with plastic waste. From compostable straws to PFAS-free coffee cup lids, discover how restaurants, cafés, and food trucks can switch to sustainable packaging that customers love and regulations require. Learn simple swaps that reduce waste, build customer loyalty, and keep your business ahead of eco-trends.
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Why Compostable Coffee Lids Are the Sustainable Swap Your Café Needs
Still using plastic coffee lids? Our new compostable 12oz coffee lids are PFAS-free, made from sugarcane + bamboo pulp, and built for café performance.
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Pizza Shops: Here’s a Smarter, Sustainable Swap You Haven’t Made Yet
Say goodbye to the plastic pizza table. Our new compostable bamboo pizza saver is here — a smarter, sustainable upgrade for modern pizza packaging.
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Jun 19, 2025
How to Host Without the Trash
Hosting stylish and sustainable events is easier than ever with HAY! Straws, offering eco-friendly essentials like compostable bamboo cutlery and natural straws. Whether it's a backyard BBQ, wedding, or baby shower, low-waste gatherings help reduce environmental impact without sacrificing charm or convenience. From ditching plastic utensils to using reusable decor and setting up compost bins, small changes make a big difference. With sustainability now a key value for modern hosts, HAY! Straws makes it simple to celebrate responsibly and beautifully.
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Why Biodegradable Boba Straws Are the Future of Eco-Friendly Sipping
Bubble tea is booming—but every sip adds to a growing plastic waste problem. Discover why eco-friendly straws are the future of sustainable sipping! At HAY! Straws, we’re changing that with biodegradable boba straws made from natural reed stems, USDA Certified 100% Biobased. Our boba straws are durable, compostable and stylish—perfect for bubble tea shops and cafes that want to reduce waste without compromising on quality.
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