Plastic straws, much like plastic bags, are only used for a few minutes before being discarded, and they take decades to break down in the environment. This alarming fact has greatly influenced people’s awareness and led to the emergence of a new environmental protection trend. Therefore, in recent times, many individuals have started to switch…

Eco Friendly Vietnam has sold over 30 million grass straws Eco Friendly Vietnam has collaborated with farmers, university laboratories, and various environmental organizations to develop and bring their products to the market to ‘address the pain of plastic waste pollution’ and ‘improve livelihoods for farmers and local people.’ Eco Friendly Vietnam has sold over 30…

Potential High-Export Grass Straws Currently, on average, our facility produces 50,000 to 100,000 grass straws per month on custom orders. In 2022, Eco Friendly Vietnam supplied approximately 2 million grass straws to the market, with half of them being exported to Japan, South Korea, China, and the United States. Grass straws are a relatively new…

Eco Friendly Vietnam’s grass straws are produced through a closed-loop process and certified to ensure food safety standards compliant with FDA (USA) and CE (Europe). Natural Lepironia grass is harvested in the Mekong Delta, then air-dried, treated with chemicals and preservatives to achieve shine and durability. These straws are 100% biodegradable and decompose within 4…

Process of creating a “grass straw” After the reed grass is harvested, it goes through 7 steps. First, the farmers will peel off the outer layer, then wash it with saltwater. Next, laborers will cut a reed grass into approximately 4 straws, ranging in size from 11-25cm (depending on customer requirements). Step 3 is to…

How many types of grass straws are there? There are two types of grass straws: fresh grass straws and dried grass straws. However, due to the more complex preservation conditions of fresh grass straws and their shorter reusability, dried grass straws are more commonly used. Similar to many other types of goods, dried grass straws…

Where to buy grass straws in Da Nang, Hoi An. Da Nang is a centrally-administered city, the largest central city in the Central Highlands region. In recent years, Da Nang has actively invested in infrastructure, improved the environment, and enhanced social well-being, earning its reputation as the “most livable city in Vietnam.” Da Nang is…

The U.S. Bans the Use of Plastic Straws Several cities in the United States (Malibu, California, Seattle, Washington) have banned the use of plastic straws in restaurants, hotels, cafes, and other food-serving establishments. Recently, the city of New York also issued a ban on the use of plastic straws within the city, according to the…

The price of grass straws is not high Grass straws, although naturally sourced and handmade, are currently not too expensive. Grass straws (widely used in some restaurants) are priced at around 200 – 1000 Vietnamese dong per straw, with a bundle of about 50 – 100 straws. With their completely natural origin, long-lasting and easy-to-decompose…

Grass straws – natural straws Grass straws – the new natural straws that fascinate many eco-conscious individuals. These straws are “made in Long An,” safe for health, environmentally friendly, and can completely replace plastic straws. Bang grass is a wild plant species that grows throughout the Mekong Delta region (with a lifespan of about 1-2…