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SLAMka - ecological wheat straws made with love for the nature
Published on 02 November 2021
Bulgaria
Devnya Municipality
Communication officer
About this good practice
The single-use plastics have become such an integral part of our daily lives that our addiction becomes oblivious to the fact that we are even using them every single day - our soft drinks, iced coffee, and etc. In recent years, for the fast-food industry, plastic straws have traditionally played a large role in the “take out order “.Straws pose a significant environmental threat t There are many ways to take action against single-use plastic - the wheat straws. Traditionally, it has been treated as waste, or even more, farmers burn it, contributing to air pollution. However, wheat straws have added positive ecological value. Made from 100 % natural eco-friendly material, the wheat straws are recyclable, compostable! Wheat straw with no added chemicals. It is a smart, its awesome alternative to your hot and cold beverage. An alternative is absolutely imperative! By diverting material from the waste stream and using a reclaimed resource to make durable, lightweight, and compostable packaging.
These reusable straws offer the same benefits as a plastic straw to all stakeholders and beneficiaries: from the primary producer to the food services, HORECA sector, and finally to the consumer.
These reusable straws offer the same benefits as a plastic straw to all stakeholders and beneficiaries: from the primary producer to the food services, HORECA sector, and finally to the consumer.
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It is entirely compostable. As these products are completely natural, they can decompose and be used as fertilizer.
Non-allergenic, gluten-free.
Easy to clean, strong, and never soggy.
Less energy is required! Because wheat straw is natural, it requires much less energy to produce pulp.
Waste disposal is reduced!
An additional source of income for the wheat farmers and SMEs business owners as they can sell the by-products for a reasonable price.
Focused on circular economy approach.
Non-allergenic, gluten-free.
Easy to clean, strong, and never soggy.
Less energy is required! Because wheat straw is natural, it requires much less energy to produce pulp.
Waste disposal is reduced!
An additional source of income for the wheat farmers and SMEs business owners as they can sell the by-products for a reasonable price.
Focused on circular economy approach.
Potential for learning or transfer
On average in Europe 36, 5 billion straws are used every year and for their production, the carbon dioxide emissions are 1 398 240 000 tons! Even swapped with bio-plastics, the emissions would be around 1 048 320 000 tons, in order to fully cover the current market needs. An alternative is absolutely imperative! These wheat straws add potential value to the waste prevention. Most wheat farms in Europe are often located, bringing new jobs to the countryside.
Focused on circular economy approach.
It is entirely compostable. As these products are completely natural, they can decompose and be used as fertilizer.
Non-allergenic, gluten-free.
Easy to clean, strong, and never soggy.
Less energy is required! Because wheat straw is natural, it requires much less energy to produce pulp.
Waste disposal is reduced!
An additional source of income for the wheat farmers and SMEs business owners as they can sell the by-products for a reasonable price.
Focused on circular economy approach.
It is entirely compostable. As these products are completely natural, they can decompose and be used as fertilizer.
Non-allergenic, gluten-free.
Easy to clean, strong, and never soggy.
Less energy is required! Because wheat straw is natural, it requires much less energy to produce pulp.
Waste disposal is reduced!
An additional source of income for the wheat farmers and SMEs business owners as they can sell the by-products for a reasonable price.
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Devnya Municipality
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