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Three brothers and one idea

During the first "Covid summer", the three of us were having a cocktail on one of our favourite terraces in the heart of Antwerp. We are Lohengrin, Oberon and Lancelot De Deurwaerder. Our drink soon started to taste worse, and the culprit was a paper straw in our glass. When we asked the owner about it, the answer was clear:

"Right now I can't offer you anything else. Everything is either not 100% natural, or very expensive, or not hygienic, or not practical…"

That's when the idea was born: 100% natural, biodegradable straws that actually meet today's practical requirements.

Groene cocktailrietjes gemaakt van rijst. 100% natuurlijk voor longdrinks, gin-tonic, aperitief etc. Ook transparante cocktailrietjes beschikbaar.

More than a business

Every year, an estimated 5 to 13 million tonnes of plastic end up in the oceans, with serious consequences for marine life, health and the climate. With Strooikes we want to contribute in three ways:

  1. Offering 100% natural and biodegradable products
  2. Focusing on a zero-waste, ecologically minded value chain
  3. Organising and supporting sustainability projects ourselves

Curious about the projects we support, like our partnership with Natuurpunt Vlaanderen or our contribution to a cleaner city? Read more in our FAQ.