Summary
- Profile Type
- Business Offer
- POD Reference
- BOIN20250131014
- Term of Validity
- 31 January 2025 - 31 January 2026
- Company's Country
- India
- Type of partnership
- Supplier agreement
- Commercial agreement
- Targeted Countries
- All countries
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General information
- Short Summary
- The company has created the world's first eco-friendly drinking straws crafted from fallen coconut leaves, providing a natural alternative to plastic and paper. Unlike other biodegradable options, these straws are durable, completely chemical-free, and fully compostable. Sustainability is a core company value—from sourcing locally in India to employing rural communities. Company is looking for commercial agreements with distributors and sustainability focused companies in the HoReCa sector.
- Full Description
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The company has created the world's first eco-friendly drinking straws crafted from fallen coconut leaves, providing a natural alternative to plastic and paper. Unlike typical biodegradable options, these straws are durable, completely chemical-free, and fully compostable. Sustainability is a core company value—from sourcing locally in India to employing rural communities and empowering women in production.
Each straw supports environmental preservation and social impact, helping reduce global plastic waste while creating livelihoods for coconut farmers and rural workers. The company's patented technology and in-house designed and developed custom machinery allow the company to scale responsibly and meet the demand for this sustainable product that doesn’t compromise quality. Trusted by premium brands and distributors across 12+ countries, these straws are redefining the drinking experience with a product that truly aligns with nature. - Advantages and Innovations
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Coconut leaf straws address the critical global issue of single-use plastic waste, particularly plastic drinking straws that contribute to marine pollution and harm wildlife. Billions of plastic straws are used and discarded daily, often ending up in oceans, where they take hundreds of years to decompose and pose severe environmental risks. Existing alternatives like paper straws, while biodegradable, often lack durability, get soggy, and require intensive resource use, making them a less effective solution.
The company's mission is to provide a sustainable, high-quality alternative that doesn’t sacrifice user experience. Straws are crafted from fallen coconut leaves, an abundant agricultural byproduct that is usually discarded. By transforming this waste material into durable, fully compostable drinking straws, a truly eco-friendly option that is chemical-free and safe for both people and the environment is possible.
Beyond the environmental impact, there’s a growing demand from conscious consumers, businesses, and governments pushing for alternatives to single-use plastics. This shift is driving a substantial market need for innovative, scalable, and recyclable products.
1) Reduced single-use plastic consumption
2) Superior sturdiness and durability compared to paper straw alternatives
3) No chemical involved in the manufacturing process - Stage of Development
- Already on the market
- Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
- Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
- Goal 13: Climate Action
- IPR status
- IPR granted
Partner Sought
- Expected Role of a Partner
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To successfully expand into global markets, the company seeks partners that prioritize environmental sustainability and share a commitment to reducing single-use plastic waste.
Potential partners include
1) Distributors of eco-friendly, sustainable disposable cutlery for a supplier agreement
2) Hospitality groups with green initiatives for a commercial supply agreement
3) Home & Kitchen retailers focused on sustainable products for a commercial agreement - Type and Size of Partner
- Other
- SME 50 - 249
- Big company
- SME 11-49
- Type of partnership
- Supplier agreement
- Commercial agreement
Dissemination
- Market keywords
- 07002005 - Other retailing
- Sector Groups Involved
- Retail
- Tourism
- Agri-Food
- Targeted countries
- All countries
