SEOUL, Nov. 17 (Korea Bizwire) – Paper straw manufacturers are facing significant challenges following the government’s decision to extend the “notice period” preceding the plastic straw ban. Expressing their trust in the government, these companies find themselves in a crisis and are urgently seeking emergency funding. The Paper Straw Survival Plan Council, comprising 11 paper straw [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 7 (Korea Bizwire) — A joint research team from the Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology and Sogang University announced on Tuesday that it had developed a biodegradable and water-resistant paper straw. The research team synthesized a biodegradable plastic, polybutylene succinate (PBS), and added a small amount of cellulose nanocrystal to create a [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 26 (Korea Bizwire) — Starbucks Coffee Korea Co. removed plastic straws from local stores and replaced them with those made with paper Monday, in line with the company’s efforts to protect the environment. The move came after Starbucks began a trial run of paper straws at around 100 shops across the country in [...]