Evanesce, a prominent American producer of sustainable serviceware, is poised to commence the production of its inaugural batch of 7.5 million drinking straws crafted from Biodolomer—a compostable material derived from limestone. This innovative solution is developed and manufactured in Sweden by Gaia Biomaterials.
“The US market consumes 500 million straws daily, and our material provides the tactile experience that consumers desire. The potential for growth is substantial,” states Peter Stenström, CEO of Gaia Biomaterials.
“We deliver a compostable material that guarantees the sensory experience customers seek from a drinking straw, without the unpleasant taste associated with paper,” emphasizes Peter Stenström.
The straws will be fabricated at Evanesce’s production facility in South Carolina, which is at the forefront of America’s transition towards disposable plastic alternatives. Here, extensive trials have validated the performance of the Swedish limestone-based Biodolomer. Production of the initial run of approximately 7.5 million straws is imminent.
“There is significant demand from both consumers and brands for affordable, sustainable solutions in food and drink packaging,” remarks Douglas Horne, CEO of Evanesce. “Among the materials we have evaluated, Biodolomer is the sole option that meets our stringent quality standards while also being a competitively priced premium product.” This innovative material, developed by Gaia Biomaterials, is certified for industrial composting by both BPI in the US and DinCertco in Europe. Moreover, it has received FDA authorization for safe use in food-contact applications, leaving no microplastics in its wake during the composting process.
“We believe these new straws will encourage more companies to adopt solutions that allow their customers to enjoy their favorite beverages without any undesirable aftertaste—both literally and figuratively,” concludes Peter Stenström.
