200 Count 8.25" Eco-friendly Bendable Compostable PLA Straws - KTOB Plasticless Biodegradable Flexible Drinking Straws

[*UPDATE as of March 2025: This addendum applies specifically to the 10.25” item. In my most recent order of these longer straws, about 1/3 of them turned out to be defective — i.e., they contain tiny cracks that let in air bubbles, making them unusable. Hopefully this is a one-time factory glitch so I’ll probably order them again, but am now aware that this may happen.*]In terms of personal use, these straws are great -- strong, durable, easily bendable at the accordion-pleated joint, somewhat reusable (at least once after rinsing), and without any intrusive taste.... much better for the consumer than paper straws. In terms of biodegradability.... well, the jury's still out on that. According to the package these are made (in China) of modified cornstarch, and are listed as 'Compostable' by the US Composting Council and the Biodegradable Products Institute. So far, so good -- a Google search indicates both organizations are legit, and modified cornstarch can be processed into PLA (polyactic acid) which is a bioplastic. Bioplastics are generally safer and more compostable than traditional plastic, and emit fewer greenhouse gases throughout their lifetime. But unless subjected to very high heat at an industrial facility, it is believed that they may take months or years to biodegrade -- less than traditional plastic, but still not ideal. (For more info, Google 'bioplastic compostable'.) So while I do like these straws -- at least as an alternative to the traditional plastic or paper ones -- I can't vouch for how compostable or biodegradable they are. Verdict: Five stars, with some reservations.

If you’re like me, you’re here and looking for environmentally friendly straws that are not paper. The paper and cardboard straws are garbage and just don’t hold up after 30-40 minutes.These, however, are amazing! They feel just like plastic straws, but without any of the guilt! They drink, perform, and look just like plastic. I’ve never had them leak and they bend perfectly well.Look no further and give these a shot!

We have been trying every kind and brand of straw we could find to replace plastic, single-use straws. This is the only brand that really works! My daughter has an autoimmune disease with a disability with neurological and physical disabilities. She is on medications to suppress immunity. In order to give her independence and lower exposures, she needs disposable items but using plastic made her feel guilty. We tried paper straws but most dissolved or leeched dye. Then we stumbled on these in a recommendation from Amazon.These straws are amazing! You can’t tell they are plastic free. I have put them through the test. I left them in tea, coffee, soda pop juice and water for more than TWO DAYS and they were still intact. They even survived thirty seconds in the microwave and a day in the freezer. I used boiling hot coffee, cold liquids. These outperformed plastic! They still stayed intact for days. I was convinced after all that they could not be compostable. I was wrong. We buried them in the garden outside and they were sturdy for days and then poof, decomposing began. They come in a sturdy box, no extra plastic or paper wrapping around each straw. They are the same size as plastic, a milky white color and fit in our standard straw dispensers (we have top and side dispensing). Like plastic, they have the same same reposition-able and extendable bendy section that you can’t get in paper straws. They are sturdy enough to stir a drink with ice. They fit perfectly into our tumblers! I can’t understand why restaurants and hospitals don’t offer these!

Great!! Long lasting

This product is great to use on the go. Holds up during travel well keeping its shape. I don’t feel as guilty throwing it away after use because it’s planet friendly.

I love that these straws are biodegradable, yet they do not lose their durability. They hold their shape no matter how long they are left in a beverage.

The only straws I will ever buy. These are my favorite

I bought these because I wanted to feel like a good person while drinking my daily iced caramel macchiato — and let me tell you, mission accomplished. These KTOB compostable straws are the real MVP: they’re eco-friendly, bendable, and most importantly, they don’t melt into a sad noodle halfway through your drink like those paper straws that feel like wet cardboard with commitment issues.I handed one to my husband and told him it was compostable — he said, “But it feels like plastic!” EXACTLY. It feels like plastic, but it’s not. It’s like tricking your inner lazy human into being environmentally responsible.Plus, they bend like old-school straws, so you can do that dramatic lean-back sip from your couch like you’re in a soda commercial. It’s the little things.Bottom line: These straws make me feel smugly sustainable and keep my drink un-soggy. That’s a win-win.Buy them, sip guilt-free, and know you're one step closer to being the eco-queen (or king) you were meant to be. 🌍💁‍♀️🌱