Penka®, founded by a group of Mexican innovators, is the company that developed and created biodegradable straws made with agave fibers for the first time in the world and distributes its products to several countries on more than three continents. Its technology has been granted a patent for the biomaterial and the product, giving its customers certainty of its originality and functionality.

Penka® products are manufactured with PolyAgave®, which is a line of cellulose-based bioplastic composite materials, made with vegetable fibers, by-products of agro-industrial processes in the tequila industry.

Penka® Straws and Cutlery are biobased and biodegradable; that is, they are partially made with plants and when thrown in landfills they degrade when they come into contact with bacteria and microorganisms. Its process lasts from one to five years depending on the conditions of the landfill, thus helping to reduce their carbon footprint on the planet and reducing the space they occupy inside the landfill.

The biobased certificate complies with ASTM D6866 and the biodegradability certificate complies with ASTM 6954/20.

Some other products manufactured by Penka® are biobased and re-usable; that is, they are made with natural fibers and have been designed to be used many times, promoting practices of reuse and generating less waste, as dictated by the “Zero Waste” philosophy.

It is important for consumers to learn how to properly dispose of biodegradable products, since biodegradability does not mean having permission to dispose of products on the street or gardens, but rather doing so in a responsible manner. With Penka products you can enjoy your food and drinks without the guilt of affecting the environment.

By: Yeast/Ana Laborde.

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