Sturdy , last for a day and have no taste but some unanswered questions
Have mixed thoughts about these straws. I do not use more that 1-2 a day. I put them in recycling after I rinse them and let them dry.<br />The 3 stars are for lack of ingredient disclosure<br /><br />The straws are very sturdy. They last for about 10-12 hours before softening or distorting. They handle tea or coffee at drinkable temperatures  with shorter life. . Have not tried smoothies with them. They have a smaller diameter. If I use them for smoothies I will probably thin the drink with almond or coconut milk.  They are made in China. No claims of compostability.<br /><br />pros<br />sturdy<br />last 10 to 16 hours before softenting<br />no off taste<br /><br />box claims fully recyclable note that this is NOT the same as composting<br />claim safe for turtles<br /><br />Maybe or not<br />Claim of FDA grade paper box has  a strange looking FDA approved lable.<br />  Search of FDA approved was inconclusive about paper products.<br /><br />Forest Stewartship Council, German based company that sets standards for managing and harvesting forests. Probably to the good, BUT nothing about ingredients in paper straws.<br /><br />Claim of FDA approved materials without any disclosure of said materials.<br /><br />Nest and Nook website is interesting. Have left a request for more information.<br /><br />cons<br />FSC  C145091 Could not find anything under this designation See FSC above<br />made in China<br />No clear list of ingredients<br />no comments by others indicating compostable  though in questios and in descriptions claim of ability to compost.
Rating: 3 stars