What makes ADA straws different?

Unlike conventional straws, ADA Biotech products are designed within a circular system, using biodegradable materials and repurposed production waste so every straw contributes to reducing environmental impact instead of adding to it.

Why is biodegradable better?

Biodegradable materials break down naturally over time without leaving harmful residues, unlike plastic which can persist for hundreds of years and pollute ecosystems.

Won't the straw get soggy?

We've already addressed that. Our latest R&D improvements allow ADA straws to maintain their structure for up to 4 hours, giving you a durable, reliable experience without the sogginess of typical alternatives.

How do ADA straws compare to plastic or paper straws?

Plastic straws create long-term pollution, while paper straws often require intensive resources and may still contain coatings. ADA straws offer a balanced solution, durable in use, yet designed to decompose responsibly after disposal.

ADA BIOTECH SDN BHD — Fast-Decomposing Biodegradable Products, Penang

A single ADA biodegradable straw held between finger and thumb

100% plant-based materials
100% biodegradable
Heat resistant
PFA free
Ocean safe and consumable
Bacteriostatic friendly

Zero trace. Zero toxins.

90

days to decompose

Most “eco-friendly” straws require industrial heat to break down. If it needs a factory to disappear, is it really green?

ADA straws sold: 140M+
Partner hotels & cafes: 250+
Of agricultural waste recovered: 300,000 kg
Countries with registered trademark: 30+

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ADA straws

Zero hidden plastics No PLA, no polymers, no "forever" chemicals.

Ocean safe & consumable Naturally biodegrades in water within 7 days.

Home compostable No industrial facility required. Your garden or the ocean is enough.

Durable & non-soggy Lasts up to 4 hours in iced drinks, and edible.

ADA plant-based straws beside conventional black plastic straws in a glass

Conventional straws

Microplastic risk May break down into microplastics or release residues.

Petroleum-based & chemically treated Made from plastic-derived materials or synthetic coatings.

Not truly marine-safe Can take years to degrade and harm ocean ecosystems.

Weak performance & special disposal May turn soggy and require industrial processing.

Let’s be part of the solution, not part of the pollution.

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Cafes, restaurants and hotels are taking on initiatives to make the world a better place.

ADA x Amari

Hotels and resorts across the region are replacing single-use plastic straws with ADA straws as part of their sustainability commitments.

ADA x Cafes

Independent cafes choose ADA because the straws hold up in iced drinks for a full service without going soggy.

ADA x Jamboo Story

Our partners share one goal with us: making the everyday choice the sustainable one, without asking customers to compromise.

Redefining the future of
sustainable living

Cafes & Restaurant

Hotels and Resorts

Theme Park

Supporting partners

Marine Conservation (NGO)

University

Government

Others

Frequently asked questions

What makes ADA straws different?

Unlike conventional straws, ADA Biotech products are designed within a circular system, using biodegradable materials and repurposed production waste so every straw contributes to reducing environmental impact instead of adding to it.
Why is biodegradable better?

Biodegradable materials break down naturally over time without leaving harmful residues, unlike plastic which can persist for hundreds of years and pollute ecosystems.
Won't the straw get soggy?

We've already addressed that. Our latest R&D improvements allow ADA straws to maintain their structure for up to 4 hours, giving you a durable, reliable experience without the sogginess of typical alternatives.
How do ADA straws compare to plastic or paper straws?

Plastic straws create long-term pollution, while paper straws often require intensive resources and may still contain coatings. ADA straws offer a balanced solution, durable in use, yet designed to decompose responsibly after disposal.