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Drinking Straws: Original Wheat Stem Straws (Cocktail 5", Tall 7.75"), Jumbo Reed Straws (8"), Wrapped and Unwrapped Options
Stir Sticks: Natural Plant Stem Stir Sticks
Cutlery: Bamboo Cutlery Sets (Forks, Knives, Spoons)
Accessories: Compostable Packaging, Wholesale Supplies
HAY! Straws is an innovative California-based sustainable product company specializing in the design and manufacture of 100% natural, compostable alternatives to single-use plastic straws and cutlery. Headquartered in San Francisco, HAY! Straws was founded with the mission to reduce plastic waste by providing high-performance eco-friendly products made from agricultural by-products such as wheat and reed stems.
HAY! Straws products are widely used in restaurants, cafés, hotels, and hospitality venues seeking certified compostable, plastic-free solutions that are both functional and aesthetically appealing. The company serves clients across North America, Europe, and Australasia with a strong direct-to-business e-commerce model and distribution network.
HAY! Straws’ core business lies in the production and wholesale of natural drinking straws, stir sticks, and bamboo cutlery that biodegrade quickly without requiring industrial composting conditions. All products are made from renewable resources like wheat stems, reed grass, and bamboo—harvested, sanitized, and processed with minimal environmental impact.
The company’s product line is designed to meet the needs of foodservice operators looking for both regulatory compliance and sustainability credibility, especially in markets where single-use plastic bans are enforced.
The HAY! Straws catalog includes:
Drinking Straws
Stir Sticks
Cutlery
Wholesale and Custom Packaging
HAY! Straws stands out as one of the first companies to commercialize wheat and reed straws at scale for the foodservice industry. Key differentiators and USPs include:
The brand is particularly appealing to hospitality businesses pursuing LEED certification or aligning with zero-waste goals.
HAY! Straws has experienced consistent growth driven by rising global demand for sustainable alternatives in foodservice:
The company runs a lean operations model, with fulfillment centers in the U.S. and Southeast Asia to optimize shipping lead times.
All products meet compostability and packaging standards in countries with plastic legislation.
HAY! Straws serves:
Their ideal client values low-waste packaging, natural aesthetics, and compliance with regional bans on single-use plastics.
HAY! Straws also supports marketing and signage kits for businesses to communicate their plastic-free efforts to customers.
All products are lab-tested and documentation is made available to distributors and clients.
“HAY! Straws give us the sustainability our clients demand—plus they actually work better than paper straws.”
— Beverage Director, California Hotel Chain
“A beautiful and functional product that aligns with our zero-waste values. No soggy mess, ever.”
— Café Owner, Melbourne, Australia
“Our bar guests love the natural look. These straws are a real talking point, and composting them is simple.”
— Restaurant Manager, London
HAY! Straws continues to innovate at the forefront of plant-based alternatives, empowering hospitality and retail partners to transition from plastic to nature—with style, performance, and environmental responsibility.
