The Boston-based American contract manufacturer UrthPact has solved the problem of disposable plastic straws with their new series of "never wet", disposable, home compostable straws, which perform "just like plastic." In addition to composting at home, straws are also ocean-safe. Shipped now, these straws are available for private label and distributors to provide excellent customer satisfaction for fast service, restaurants and other one-off industries.

UrthPact's revolutionary household compostable straws are now shipping to brands and distributors. (Photo: Business Wire)

Leominster, Massachusetts--(BUSINESS WIRE)--UrthPact, the world leader in the manufacture of compostable bioplastics, is now shipping its new family of compostable straws for home use. These straws were designed in collaboration with Danimer Scientific, another world leader and developer of compostable bioplastic materials. UrthPact's production capacity reached billions in the first year, which will reduce the environmental impact of the disposable plastic industry and reduce the 142 billion plastic straws used each year in the United States alone.

The innovative straw is made of Danimer's Scientific's iconic biopolymer NodaxTM PHA, which has been certified as home compostable through the OK compost HOME agreement of TUV Austria. This material is a revolutionary step in the fight against plastic pollution from disposable products because it is certified to be composted in any environment on the planet within a year, including landfills and ocean conditions. UrthPact is currently the only contract manufacturer in the world that cooperates with domestic and international brands, distributors and other private label organizations. The goal is to help expand partners’ supply of disposable products and improve sustainability by selling household compostable straws under its own brand.

By addressing customer satisfaction and environmental benefits, UrthPact's straws rank among the best among all current disposable alternatives. They provide an excellent drinking experience for paper straws and are more environmentally friendly than other bioplastics such as PLA (polylactic acid). Their performance fully meets your expectations of disposable plastic straws-but they will not have any impact on the environment.

As an American manufacturer, UrthPact prides itself on providing 100% American-made products. UrthPact CEO Paul Boudreau said: “It’s now more accurate than ever to understand where and how your products are produced.” “Consumers are looking for products made in the U.S. We are here to help You provide it to your customers." UrthPact's facilities have also passed the Safe Quality Food (SQF) certification, putting food safety and customer satisfaction at the forefront, ensuring that products are pollution-free and high-quality.

"Home compostable straws are just the beginning," Budlow said. "PHA is a revolutionary new material in the field of bioplastics. It has the ability to truly change the pattern of the disposable industry in the next 10 years. Disposable use has never been a problem. The problem is that we choose to use a material that is designed for permanent use. To make products that can only last for 5 minutes. With Mother Nature’s materials and our engineering expertise, we have truly solved the single-use plastic problem."

Since its establishment in 2013, UrthPact's goal has always been to create a consumption-free footprint™ world. With their knowledge of the plastics industry and a mindset to save the planet, Boudreau and his team of engineers have created a wide range of compostable product lines, including coffee packaging, tableware and straws. The straw will be the first household compostable product added to the product portfolio, and household compostable tableware will be launched soon. They are continuing their efforts to prevent 25 billion plastic parts from entering the ocean and landfills. This is enough to circle the earth 122 times.

UrthPact welcomes its own brands and distributors to become partners. To learn more, click here. Restaurants, schools, and large institutions should contact their distributors to find out how to order UrthPact’s new compostable straws for home use.

Scott Sweeney UrthPact 978-790-1124 Ssweeney@urthpact.com

U.S. contract manufacturer UrthPact solved the problem of plastic straws. Home compostable and marine-degradable straws are now shipping.

Scott Sweeney UrthPact 978-790-1124 Ssweeney@urthpact.com