HAY! Straws
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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What’s the carbon footprint of a drinking straw?
What is the carbon footprint of a drinking straw or piece of cutlery? In this article, we’ll break down how much straws and cutlery of all types contribute to global warming. Plus, we’ll share our findings from a study of how HAY! Straws and cutlery measure up against the alternatives.
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Sip Smart This Dry January with HAY! Straws
Dry January is your chance to reset and explore flavorful, non-alcoholic alternatives. Whether it’s for health, curiosity, or creativity, the month is all about enjoying delicious drinks without alcohol.
Elevate your Dry January with eco-friendly touches like HAY! Straws—biodegradable, stylish, and the perfect companion for mocktails. Cheers to clear minds, great flavors, and a greener planet!
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Aug 9, 2023
Is bioplastic the new plastic?
Is bioplastic as eco-friendly as it sounds? After all, it’s plant-based and biodegradable. But as it turns out, plastic is plastic, no matter what it’s made of. In this article, we’re going deep to understand why bioplastic isn’t the answer to the single-use plastic crisis.
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Oct 30, 2022
History of Straws 101: The evolution of the drinking straws through the ages
The drinking straw has been a harmless staple since ancient civilization–it’s only in the last 60 years that it’s become synonymous with environmental harm. It begs the question: “how did we get here?” Let’s take a look at the history of the drinking straw.
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Biden’s Big Climate Budget In A Nutshell
A breakdown of President Biden’s $375 billion climate spending package, why it’s important, and how it can be better.
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Aug 21, 2022
Why is composting good for the environment?
Did you know you can reduce your carbon footprint considerably just by composting your food scraps? Rotting food and food scraps languish in landfills, emitting methane, a potent greenhouse gas. Totally gross, and totally avoidable. In this composting 101, we’ll show you why composting is important, what happens at industrial and municipal composting facilities, and how you can get started in your own backyard.
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Bamboo: The Clean, Strong, Sustainable Wood...That Isn’t Even Wood
Bamboo is a woody very resistant grass, but it’s easy to mistake for a tree. And that’s exactly why this renewable resource is becoming a game-changer for forest conservation and healthy, sustainable living: it doesn’t just look like wood...it outperforms it.
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The Sustainable Bartender Turning Food Waste Into Taste
Meet Renato Tonelli - Sustainable Bartender. Renato has years of experience in mixology, has lived and worked in multiple cities around the world, and is as passionate about creating amazing cocktails as he is for sustainable practices in all facets of the industry. He is working to equip home mixologists and professionals alike with the techniques and strategies to reduce the world's food waste from bars, restaurants, and households - We did a Q&A with Renato to learn more about his passion for turning food waste into delicious drinks. We hope it inspires you to get creative in the kitchen and behind the bar!
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