HAY! Straws
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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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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