Can You Microwave Paper Cups?: All You need to Know in 2026
Single-use plastic cups are now a thing of the past. And it is not only due to their detrimental effect on the environment, with them taking 200 to 450 years to decompose, but also due to their possible effects on our health. Research by the National Institute for Public Health finds that plastic food packaging […]
Paper Chopsticks in the US & UK: A Sustainable Dining Trend
By Hello Straw Product Team Last updated: February 2026 Disposable chopsticks are often associated with Asian dining cultures, but their impact, and potential for innovation is global. While countries like Japan use an estimated 23–25 billion pairs of disposable chopsticks every year, awareness around sustainability is reshaping how utensils are viewed far beyond Asia. In […]