Paper Straws vs PLA Straws : Why EU Law Matters for Your Business

Side-by-side comparison of paper straws and PLA straws

Paper Straws vs PLA Straws: Why EU Law Matters for Your Business Choosing between paper straws vs PLA straws has become a strategic decision for cafés, restaurants, hotels, stadiums, and event operators. As sustainability expectations rise and regulations on single-use plastics continue to tighten across Europe and the UK, businesses need to understand the differences […]

EU Single-Use Plastics Directive: The Complete Compliance Guide 2026

Close-up of compliant packaging on a cafe counter, featuring a cold drink with a paper straw and a stack of kraft paper takeaway cups. Small PEFC and FSC certification logos are visibly printed on the paper cup and the straw wrapper, which is resting open.

EU Single-Use Plastics Directive: The Complete Compliance Guide 2026 Many hospitality buyers switched away from plastic straws in 2021 and assumed they had met EU requirements. However, the EU Single-Use Plastics (SUP) Directive has continued to evolve, with Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) obligations adding new compliance and cost requirements since the end of 2024. Businesses […]