REUSABLE DRINKING STRAWS IN COMPARISON
"[…] We chose glass because it is simply better in terms of quality. The mouthfeel when drinking is much more pleasant with glass straws than with metal straws."
— Peter Gebhardt, Head of Kitchen and Service Mercure Hotel Berlin City
Reusable drinking straws that are a good alternative to plastic straws are available in all kinds of materials. straight because they will be banned in 2021, you should start looking for a suitable alternative in good time. But what is actually best for Your bar, your restaurant, café, or hotel?
Material |
Taste neutrality |
Reusability |
Pleasant drinking experience |
Customer acceptance |
Hygiene |
Environmental friendliness |
Rating |
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HALM glass straws |
✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ★★★★★ |
Metal |
✗ | ✓ | ◯ | ◯ | ◯ | ✓ | ★★★★★ |
Paper |
✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ◯ | ✓ | ✗ | ★★★★★ |
Grain |
✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ◯ | ✓ | ✗ | ★★★★★ |
Pasta |
✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | ★★★★★ |
The choice can be difficult here, which is why we have brought together all the key criteria in the area of hospitality so that you can make the best choice.
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Metal straw
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Bamboo straw
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Silicone straw
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Hard plastic straw
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Why you should choose HALM glass straws!
There are many different alternatives on the market, and in general, reusable options should be preferred over plastic straws. Single-use items are not an option due to their ongoing consumption of resources. They are also ruled out from the narrower selection because they can be up to €5,000 more expensive per year than reusable alternatives. We have analyzed why this is the case for you in our cost comparison.
More information about cost savings with HALM glass straws
However, reusable drinking straws also often have hygienic and taste-related disadvantages: The cleanliness of metal, bamboo, hard plastic, or silicone straws cannot be recognized at a glance. Metal conducts heat, silicone attracts dust, bamboo wood may not be used in hospitality, and hard plastic is not environmentally friendly.
For hospitality, therefore glass straws the best solution, provided they are of good quality, i.e. stable and recyclable. They are taste-neutral, do not conduct heat, and are very easy to clean in the dishwasher. Their transparency also makes them elegant and aesthetically pleasing.
Why exactly HALM glass straws stand out compared with other glass straws, we have clearly summarized for you here once again:
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HALM glass straw |
Other glass straws |
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Quality |
Extremely durable thanks to wall thickness and controlled glass processing 100% pure glass Rounded, soft mouthfeel Standardized, consistent quality |
High risk of breakage due to lower wall thickness and a shortened manufacturing process Not 100% pure (toxic mineral oil residues) Sharp-edged Inferior and inconsistent quality |
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Certification |
Certificates confirm food safety compliance and stability |
none available |
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Origin |
100% made in Germany hergestellt |
mostly from the Far East |
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Material |
Proprietary soda-lime glass 100% recyclable and environmentally friendly |
Borosilicate glass (quartz glass) Not recyclable and therefore not sustainable |
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Customization |
Custom engraving available |
Not offered |
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Brand image |
established, positively perceived brand |
no recognizable brands |
Conclusion
So the result is clear: HALM is considered clear winner stand out. Compared to the other materials and other drinking straws made of glass, HALM is more hygienic, more environmentally friendly, and above all better suited for hospitality. That is why thousands of hospitality professionals already trust HALM.
Choose HALM too!