The search for reliable alternatives to single-use plastic has led to the rise of reusable options designed for repeated enjoyment. The PP Straw embodies this shift, offering a practical and enduring solution for beverages enjoyed both at home and on the move. Crafted from resilient polypropylene, this type of straw withstands the rigors of daily use far better than its paper counterparts,...

Consumer actions sit at the heart of the PP Straw recycling paradox. While people diligently place straws in recycling bins, few follow essential preprocessing steps. Residual liquids contaminate entire batches, while straws left inside cups obstruct sorting machinery. The "aspirational recycling" phenomenon—tossing non-recyclable items into bins hoping they'll somehow be...