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How Long Do Biodegradable Straws Take to Decompose?

2025-06-11 09:58:32
How Long Do Biodegradable Straws Take to Decompose?

Biodegradable straws are those that can break down and return to the earth. That’s not the case for the regular plastic straws, which can last in the environment a very long time. How many years does it take for biodegradable straws to disintegrate? How does a biodegradable straw decompose?

How Biodegradable Straws Break Down Explained

Biodegradable straws are produced out of materials that can be broken down by bacteria and other living organisms in the environment. These materials could be, for instance, cornstarch, sugarcane fiber or paper. Discarded, however, when these straws are thrown away, they take a long time to break down. Fancyco’s biodegradable Paper Straw Materials decompose when they come into contact with moisture, heat and little living things in soil or water.

How Long Does It Take for Biodegradable Straws to Decompose?

The amount of time that biodegradable straws take to fully decompose can vary according to what they are made of and where they are discarded. Unsurprisingly, Fancyco’s biodegradable straws can take anywhere between a few months and a few years to decompose fully. Factors like temperature, humidity and oxygen can all influence the speed at which biodegradable paper straw  decompose.

What Makes Biodegradable Straws Degrade Faster?

There are many factors that can impact how quickly biodegradable straws degrade. For Fancyco’s biodegradable straws, the material the straw  are made from is crucial to determining how quickly they will degrade. One example: Paper straws may degrade more quickly than those made of cornstarch. Plus, where the straws are thrown away  might make a difference in how quickly they break down. Biodegradable straws tossed into a landfill can decompose much more slowly than if they are composted in a controlled environment.

Biodegradable Straws and the Environment

Biodegradable straws can break down when discarded, which is better for the planet than using plastic straws from traditional manufacture. Fancyco biodegradable straws also do not release harmful chemicals and tiny pieces of plastic into the environment when discarded. That helps to cut pollution and protect ocean and land wildlife. We have a choice when using straws, and by selecting biodegradable ones we can all in some small way do our part to mitigate some of the adverse impacts of plastic waste on the environment.

Biodegradable Straws vs Plastic Straws

Conventional plastic straws can take hundreds of years to degrade, which is detrimental to the environment. By contrast, Fancyco’s compostable straws can decompose far more quickly. Opting for biodegradable straws allows us to chip away at that and reduce the amount of plastic in our landfills and oceans. This juxtaposition demonstrates the reason why we need to make better decisions in the interest of our planet’s health.