Grupo Phoenix, a leading company in the development and manufacture of integral packaging solutions for the Food Service and Mass Consumption Industry, presents to the market a new biodegradable straw for customers and consumers who want functional and practical solutions while being responsible with the environment.

This new product is made from materials derived from renewable resources such as corn, sugar cane, and wheat, among others, which under controlled conditions of temperature and humidity take about 12 weeks to biodegrade. In addition, this material has a lower carbon footprint compared to conventional polypropylene straws, reducing the impact on the environment.

In accordance with its environmental promise, Grupo Phoenix's new biodegradable straws help to meet human needs in a responsible way, preventing the transmission of diseases and/or possible bacteria that can be found in glasses, bottles and cans. They are also ideal for the sick, the disabled, children, and adults with dental sensitivity for them to enjoy a good shake, a frozen smoothie or a thick juice.

To begin, the straws will have the following presentations in the market:

• Straw without individual wrapping: package of 200 and 500 units under the brands Domingo^® and Geopack^® by GrupoPhoenix.
• Straw with individual wrap: by customer request, customizable with the brand or the name of the company.

Why use Grupo Phoenix straws?

One of Grupo Phoenix's main objectives is not only to produce and design packaging solutions for our customers and consumers, the added value is to provide a product made with high standards of quality and sustainability, which is why all our developments are totally recyclable. Thus, for the fourth consecutive year the company has been recognized as the only company in the sector of plastics to receive the Top Level of Environmental Excellence Award for two of its plants, generating Sustainable Development.

With significant investments in research, development and innovation, Grupo Phoenix delivers more than 20 new products annually, all with impact measurements on carbon footprint, eco-design and materials engineering so that the packaging not only fulfills its basic function but also contributes to making brands and companies go even further in their environmental commitments.

We work with our suppliers in the development of their businesses under the program Phoenix Compra Verde (Phoenix Buys Green), which aims for services and supplies to have a positive contribution to society and the environment.

Through the Oruga Program we generate programs for the collection and use of waste and packaging, seeking their reincorporation into productive chains, managing the product life cycle.

At Grupo Phoenix we are convinced that we all contribute to the care of the environment, and for this reason we link industry, brands, and consumers in this important task of the correct final disposal of packaging and separation at source.

In Grupo Phoenix we are committed to the environment, that's why there's a better way to drink it all in with the new biodegradable straws!