Attendees at the 50th US Open are able to enjoy a new sustainability initiative: Vio biodegradable straws by WinCup.
This follows increasing consumer demand for alternatives to traditional plastic straws. As a result, foodservice venues of all kinds are looking to replace traditional plastic straws while still allowing consumers to conveniently enjoy beverages on the go.
Vio is the first plastic straw to biodegrade in a landfill. This innovative product performs just like traditional straws, with the added benefit of biodegrading 88.5 percent over seven years.
“We’re thrilled that Vio has reached a global audience at the US Open, where it’s supporting performance and sustainability goals,” says Mark Miranda, Director of Marketing & Business Development at WinCup.
Vio biodegradable straws are available in the most popular sizes, both unwrapped and individually paper wrapped. They’re part of the complete line of Vio biodegradable EPS foam cups and containers with coordinating biodegradable lids and straws. The entire Vio line combines classic performance with innovative technology to answer the call for more sustainable products with exceptional value.
*Cups biodegrade 92 percent over 4 years, lids biodegrade 86.8 percent over 7.9 years, straws biodegrade 88.5 percent over seven years. Tested under conditions that simulate both wetter and biologically active landfills using the ASTM D5511 test. Wetter or biologically active landfills may not exist in your area. The stated rate and extent of degradation do not mean that the product will continue to decompose.
VIO and WINCUP are registered trademarks of New WinCup Holdings, Inc. US Open is a trademark of United States Tennis Association Inc. WinCup is not affiliated, sponsored, endorsed, licensed or in any way associated with United States Tennis Association and the United States Tennis Association does not approve, endorse or sponsor WinCup or its goods/services.
