Biodegradable straws from agave waste arrive in Australia

With plastic straw bans looming in New South Wales and Victoria, the arrival of a brand new, fully biodegradable option into Australia is perfect timing.

Penka straws are produced from upcycled Mexican agave fibre cellulose and are the world’s first-ever biodegradable straws made from agave fibres (and do not come from food sources).

NSW will join the ACT, Queensland, WA and SA with bans on plastic straws from November 1, with Victoria following in 2023 and NT in 2025.

The straws will be exclusively available in Australia through the Kaddy Marketplace and Kaddy Co-Founder, Rich Coombes, said he was particularly excited about bringing these products to Australia.

“We’ve been working with the Penka team to bring these innovative products to customers around Australia, and we’re really proud to be supporting a greener planet in the process,” Rich said.

“The Penka straws are a world first and an incredible innovation in beverage technology using upcycled waste as opposed to plants and other raw materials.” 

As Penka Agent Edwin Reese explains, the unique nature of the Penka straws doesn’t stop with the production, as the neutral fibres give “no strange tastes, you can simply enjoy the flavours of your drink (and feel good about it too)”.

Initially, the Penka selection will be confined to the straws, but with stirrers, cutlery and even biodegradable toothbrushes in the range, you can expect to see even more of these sustainable products available for the ultimate sustainable consumer choice.

Penka biodegradable agave straws are available now for pre-sale on Kaddy Marketplace, with the first shipments from August 30.