50% wheat straw fibre and 50% PP plastic.
PP plastic is recyclable.
Silicone grip. Silicon is a polymer derived from silicon, a naturally occurring element. It is not biodegradable but is recyclable.
The cup comes in the natural colour, but the silicone grip is available in black, blue (pictured), green (pictured), grey (pictured), lime, red and white.
Volume: 350ml
Print area: 30mm x 20mm
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Further Information
Straw, which is the by-product of the wheat harvest, contains lignin. Lignin is the part of the plant that keeps it standing up. So it is similar to a tree trunk, but for smaller plants. Lignin, when combined with sugar, can be turned into a bio-plastic.
First the lignin needs to be broken down to be able to make the plastic like material. Lignin is broken down by bacteria called Rhodococcus jostii, which is found in soil. The bacteria can produce acid, which easily breaks down the lignin without the use of any artificially produced products, which is far better for the environment.
Product Code:PFC