At Fi-Ba, we are committed to creating sustainable alternatives to everyday plastic products. With over 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry and more than 6 years operating in New Zealand, we focus on delivering reliable, eco-friendly solutions that meet the needs of modern businesses and consumers.
Our sugarcane straws are made from natural sugarcane fibre and designed to stay strong in drinks without going soggy. They are also convenient to use, requiring no trash separation prior to disposal, making them a practical and sustainable choice.
Our mission is simple — to reduce plastic waste while delivering high-quality products people can trust.
100% PLANT-BASED INGREDIENTS
Our Sugarcane Straws are made from 100% plant-based ingredients from a renewable resource: Real Sugarcane. They are made of sugarcane fibers, known as Bagasse, and derivatives of sugarcane.
We do not use or add any: BPA, dyes, coatings, bleaches petroleum, or heavy metals.
ZERO PLASTICS
Plastic Insutry Development Centre has certified that our Sugarcane Straws do NOT contain any of the following plastics (5P’s)
- Polypropylene (PP)
- Polyethylene (PE)
- Polystyrene (PS)
- Poluvinyl Chloride (PVC)
- Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)
The analysis was conducted using Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR Spectroscopy) with Differential Scanning Calorimetery (DSC) analysis.
Plastic Industry Development Centre is an organisation that services the plastic industry including testing procedures and standards.
ZERO WASTE RECYCLING
Our Sugarcane Straws are made from sugarcane bagasse, a natural by-product during the sugar extraction process from sugarcane.
Rather than throwing away the leftover sugarcane fibers, we recycled and transformed what would have been agricultural and commercial waste into eco-friendly, innovative, and compostable straws.
This reduces environmental impact, prevents unnecessary landfill waste, and allows us to create our Sugarcane Straw.
| SUGARCANE | PAPER | PLA | RICE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Never Soggy | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Chewable | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Compostable | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Biodegradable | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Extra Value | Upcycle Waster Fibre | |||
| Duration in Liquids | Infinite | 0-2 hrs. | Infinite | 3-4 hrs. |
| Shelf Life | 12 months | Infinite | 8-10 months | 12 months |
| Customer Feedback | Sweet smell, natural look and durable | Cut trees, bad taste and get soggy | Look like plastic | Bad taste |
| No trash separation | ✓ | ✓ | Requires industrial composting | ✓ |
| Animal-Friendly | ✓ | ✓ | Plastic-based | ✓ |