How to Make Grass Straws: A Step-by-Step Guide

Replacing plastic straws with grass straws is a smart solution. But have you ever wondered about the journey of a grass straw from the meadow to your glass of water? Find out with Huynh Lam now!

What are Grass straws?

Grass straws are a unique product made from Lepironia articulata, a type of sedge commonly found in the Mekong Delta, Vietnam. Previously used for weaving mats and handicrafts, this sturdy grass is now gaining popularity in the food and beverage industry. As a sustainable and eco-friendly alternative to plastic straws, grass straws are becoming one of the hottest products on the market.

From the grass field to the eco-friendly straws

Why should you consider grass straws as an alternative to plastic?

As consumers become more aware of the environmental impact of plastics, grass straws have emerged as a popular eco-friendly choice. Made from natural materials and completely biodegradable, these straws offer a sustainable alternative to plastic. Additionally, grass straws are safe for use, affordable, and support local communities. By choosing grass straws, you can contribute to a cleaner planet and a healthier lifestyle.

Moreover, the production of grass straws supports local economies and provides employment opportunities. By choosing grass straws, you're not only making a personal choice for a healthier planet but also contributing to the well-being of communities.

Production process of fresh grass straws

In order to produce a beautiful straws, it must go through the following stages:

Step 1: Harvesting Grass

• Location: In the company's raw material area, 500m from the production workshop.

• Cut by hand, taking care not to damage the roots so that the grass can continue to grow and not affect other plants

Harvesting grass for manufacturing biodegradable straws

Step 2: Select Standard Tubes for Making Straws

• Choose suitable plants that meet the standards for straw production (in terms of hardness, size, and being disease-free or spotless)

Step 3: Transportation to the factory

• After harvesting, the grass will be packed in a bundle,  transported to the processing factory to produce straws.

Step 4: Peel off the wrap and wash grass for the 1st time

• Peel off the wrap of plants and remove foreign objects sticking to the plants when moving from the grass field

Peel off the wrap and wash grass

Step 5: Wash the grass for the 2nd time

• Wash and clean each grass carefully to wash away any remaining stains on the tubes

Wash and clean each grass carefully

Step 6: Cut the grass

• After washing, cut the grass into pieces of about 20 cm, 15 cm and 13 cm in length
  

• Cut to the required size and the cutting process will eliminate unsatisfactory tubes
  

Cut the grass into pieces of request length

Step 7: Hollowing out the grass tube

• The process involves hollowing out the center of the sedge grass stem to create a straw. Sedges are drilled to form a straw.

• A reamer is used to bore a hole through the center of the grass stem.
  

Hollowing out the center of the sedge grass stem to create a straws

Step 8: Rinse the grass and check the hygiene inside

• After clearing the grass tube, wash it with water to clean the inside and outside of the tubes one more time before drying.

Wash tubes with water to clean the inside and outside one more time before drying

Step 9: Drying the grass straws

• Drying in the sun so that the tubes are dried naturally, avoiding the case of grass straws drying out suddenly, suddenly reducing moisture that is easy to damage and deformation of the tubes

Drying in the sun so that the tubes are dried naturally

Step 10: Finished fresh grass straws

• The fresh grass straw is soft, easy to use, you can take it away in the box and use it. Besides, you can store it at the right temperature so that you can keep the straw longer.

Fresh grass straws - Huynh Lam Manufacturer

From the green grass fields, through the skillful hands of the artisans, fresh grass straws were born. The product not only brings natural beauty but also contributes to protecting the environment and reducing plastic waste. Let's spread the message of environmental protection together by using fresh grass straws.

Are you ready to experience what it's like to drink water with a fresh straw? Try it now and feel the difference!

You can also learn more about the process of making dried grass straws so that they can be stored for longer use - at least 12 months of use. Let's find out with Huynh Lam in the next Blogs!