Our Story
The concept of a paper straw all started in 1888, a man named Marvin Stone invented the original paper straw and patented his idea. Stone's innovative idea was the beginning of a new way we look at the average straw. Straus goal is to bring awareness to this revolutionary product to everyone across the world.
The story of our company starts when the two founders of Straus watched the horrific video of a straw being removed from a turtle. After watching that, the two university students decided enough was enough. For many months they went on to develop a straw that is not only more durable than the competition, but also one that is more affordable. After a successful pilot launch in the Windsor, Ontario area, their main goal is to expand this green initiative and ensure as many businesses as possible make the switch to biodegradable one-use plastics. Using the hashtag #endplastics you too can bring awareness to this important issue on your social media accounts.
Straus is currently offering over 20 different biodegradable products to both consumers and commercial clients and is expanding its product lineup every day.
Straus is currently offering over 20 different biodegradable products to both consumers and commercial clients and is expanding its product lineup every day.