Offer your patrons a compostable straw that feels and looks like the traditional straw while reducing your carbon footprint. These OMAO straws never get soggy and will not fall apart in your drink or alter the taste — a genuine performance upgrade from paper straws, with far better environmental credentials than plastic.
OMAO straws are made from PHA, a naturally occurring biopolymer derived from vegetable oil. Unlike most compostable materials, PHA breaks down naturally in soil, freshwater, and marine environments — making it one of the most complete end-of-life solutions available for food service straws. Each straw is individually wrapped for hygiene and convenience.
Key Benefits
- 🌊 Marine biodegradable — breaks down in soil, freshwater, and ocean environments
- 🏠 Home compostable — no commercial composting facility required
- 🌱 Made from PHA — a plant-based, naturally occurring biopolymer from vegetable oil
- 🇺🇸 Made in USA
- 🚫 BPA Free
- 💪 Never gets soggy — won't fall apart or alter the taste of your drink
- 🎁 Individually wrapped — hygienic for front-of-house service
- 🥤 Designed for cold drinks
What is PHA?
PHA (Polyhydroxyalkanoate) is a biopolymer produced naturally by microorganisms from renewable feedstocks like vegetable oil. Unlike conventional plastics or most compostable materials, PHA breaks down in a wide range of natural environments — including soil, freshwater, and marine settings — without requiring industrial composting infrastructure. It is one of the few materials that is both home compostable and marine biodegradable.
Perfect For
- Restaurants, bars & cafes
- Cold beverage service
- Events & catering
- Operations reducing single-use plastic
- Municipalities with sustainability mandates
Frequently Asked Questions
Will these straws get soggy?
No — unlike paper straws, OMAO PHA straws maintain their integrity throughout your drink and will not alter the taste.
Are these suitable for hot drinks?
These straws are designed for cold drinks.
What makes these different from other compostable straws?
Most compostable straws require a commercial composting facility to break down. OMAO straws are made from PHA, which breaks down in home compost, soil, freshwater, and marine environments — a much broader end-of-life profile.
Are these straws BPA-free?
Yes — BPA free.
Where are these made?
Made in the USA.
Product Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 7.75" L × 0.276" diameter |
| Style | Individually wrapped |
| Drink Type | Cold drinks |
| Material | PHA (vegetable oil-derived biopolymer) |
| BPA Free | Yes |
| Biodegradability | Marine biodegradable, home compostable |
| Origin | Made in USA |
| SKU | ST-06-00-GT-1 |
| Vendor | OMAO |
| Retail Pack Count | 500 straws |
| Bulk Case Count | 2,000 straws |
Shipping
Smaller quantities ship via UPS or USPS. Large bulk orders may ship via freight. Contact us for delivered pricing on multiple cases.
Not ready to order? Order a free sample kit — touch and test before you commit.
Shipping
Ordering multiple cases? Contact us for delivered pricing.
Smaller quantities typically ship via UPS/USPS. Large bulk orders may ship via freight for best value. Delivered pricing is available to wholesale customers based on quantity and location.