Eco-friendly drinking straws: Navigating challenges and innovations

• Published in: Trends in food science & technology Vol. 148; p. 104511
• Main Authors: Liu, Yuanpu, Li, Na, Zhang, Xuyang, Wei, Ting, Ma, Meng, Sun, Qingjie, Li, Man, Xie, Fengwei
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 01.06.2024
• Subjects: Biodegradable straws; Fiber nanocomposites; Hydrophobic coating; Polysaccharide materials processing; Polysaccharide-based straws; Seaweed-based straws; Polysaccharide-based straws; Biodegradable straws; Fiber nanocomposites; Hydrophobic coating; Seaweed-based straws; Polysaccharide materials processing

A range of bio-based, biodegradable, and edible straw options have emerged as eco-friendly alternatives to combat plastic straw pollution. These innovative solutions utilize materials such as polysaccharides (e.g., starch, cellulose, and seaweed) and polylactic acid (PLA). Despite their positive env...