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A buyer's checklist for rolling out sustainable straws
A simple checklist for hospitality groups, distributors and retailers moving from plastic or paper to sugarcane fibre straw supply.
Biodegradable Straws Team
Quick answer
A simple checklist for hospitality groups, distributors and retailers moving from plastic or paper to sugarcane fibre straw supply.
Start with the customer experience
The best sustainable packaging decision is one your customers barely notice, except for the positive environmental story behind it.
Before a full rollout, test straws in the actual drinks and venues where they will be used. Ask staff what changes during service and ask procurement what changes during reordering.
The rollout checklist
- Match straw bore and length to your menu or shelf range.
- Confirm carton quantities, minimum order quantities and reorder timing.
- Test across hot, cold and thick drinks.
- Confirm the product story is easy for staff and customers to understand.
- Plan the first reorder before the first shipment runs low.
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