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Reusable Straws in Restaurants: Worth the Investment?
Many bars and restaurants in Vancouver have embraced the use of reusable borosilicate straws for several years. However, some may question whether it's worth the hassle for establishments to purchase, wash, and reuse these straws, especially when paper straws are readily available and easy to discard.
In this article, we aim to summarize feedback from restaurants and evaluate the benefits, drawbacks, and return
on investment associated with using reusable straws.
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Purpose of Reusable Straws
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Return on Investment
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Cleaning and Sanitization
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How to keep your reusable straws clean in busy bar environment
Antibacterial dish-soap bath
Collect the straws during service and place them in a container or deli with water and antibacterial dish soap. This kills 75% of bacteria and viruses.
Rinse with clean water
Rinse with clean water.
High temperature dishwasher
Wash the straws in a high-temperature dishwasher for 100% sanitization.
The reusable borosilicate straws are designed to fit into the common cutlery baskets used in restaurants.
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Air dry
Air dry for a few minutes after.
Straws are ready to be reused!
Glass straws can be reused over 1000x and easily recycled.
TUTORIAL VIDEO ON HOW TO CLEAN REUSABLE STRAWS
✔ MATERIAL
Straws are made of borosilicate glass, a highly durable material resistant to high and low temperature (- 30 °C to 150 °C).
✔ ECO FRIENDLY
Not Toxic, BPA Free, Food Grade.
The borosilicate Straws are environmentally friendly and sustainable and can be reused more than 1000 times and easily recycled.
✔ TRANSPARENCY
Will allow your customers to see if the straws are spotless from inside and outside. (this is not possible by using metal straws).
✔ USAGE
Safe to use in hot or cold drinks.
Borosilicate straw does not affect the taste of the drink.
Despite the high resistance, use with CAUTION (as all glassware at home).
Young children can use glass straws only under adult's supervision.
✔ FAST RETURN ON INVESTMENT WILL REDUCE YOUR BUSINESS EXPENSES
Return on Investment in restaurants that stoped purchasing plastic & paper straws and switched to our reusable straws, is on average 2 - 3 weeks.
Borosilicate glass is a special type of glass that is made by combining boron trioxide and silica. It has a number of advantages over regular glass, including:
Thermal resistance Borosilicate glass has a very low coefficient of thermal expansion, which means it can withstand drastic temperature changes without cracking or breaking. This makes it ideal for use in laboratory equipment, cooking utensils, and other applications where heat resistance is important.
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Durability Borosilicate glass is more durable than regular glass and is less likely to break or chip. This makes it a good choice for items that will be subjected to rough handling or frequent use.
Clarity Borosilicate glass is very clear and has a high level of transparency. This makes it a good choice for applications where optical clarity is important, such as in straws and other optical instruments.
Safety Borosilicate glass is considered to be a safer option than regular glass because it is less likely to shatter or break under stress. This makes it a good choice for items that will be used by children or in high-traffic areas.
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Return on investment. Many hospitality establishments are using paper straws which are very expensive, get soggy and don't last long. Restaurant who invested in reusable straws are able to save expenses immediately.
Overall, borosilicate glass is a superior option to regular glass in many applications due to its thermal resistance, durability, chemical resistance, clarity, and safety.
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After considering all factors, borosilicate straws are the the best solution for bars and restaurant on how to reduce the waste and unnecessary expenses.
The straws could be used repeatedly for many years, they are very easy to clean and sanitize and the transparency of the straws allows the customers to check their cleanliness every time.
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They Support Our Planet Too!
Where can you find our straws ?
We
tried
them all.
Read our Case Study where we analyzing all types of straws, comparing their benefits and drawbacks, and explaining why we chose borosilicate straws for bar & restaurant use.
...why are the borosilicate straws the best solution for the restaurants and bars?
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