This is my favorite part of the review! I like being able to hold a manufacturer accountable to their word. If they are stretching the truth about a claim or flat out lying, I will call them out on it.
Since these straws did not have any label claim, per se, I will be analyzing their Amazon advertising instead.
Let’s dig in!
Made of Natural Bamboo
Unfortunately, the word natural is used willy-nilly in the eco-friendly stratosphere.
There is no regulation, so companies slap this green sounding word on everything.
Always look for a third-party certification to verify this claim.
There was no third-party certification on these ALUNME bamboo straws.
I would disregard this claim as it is unproven.
Environmentally Friendly
I know it actually says envirement friendly, but I am going to assume they meant to spell environmentally instead.
Organic Bamboo
These straws do not appear to be certified organic by a third party organization such as the USDA, as there is no indication in the advertisement or on the box.
This claim is unsubstantiated.
Reusable
Yes, these bamboo straws are reusable.
Biodegradable
Assuming these straws are carved from a single bamboo culm, they will break down in a compost heap after disposal.
Sustainable
Bamboo is a sustainable resource as it grows very fast and is rapidly renewable. This claim is true.
BPA Free
As there are no plastics used in the making of bamboo straws, this claim is true.
Vegan
Assuming these straws are not tested on animals and are made from 100% bamboo, this claim is true.
High Quality
Having used these straws for a little while now, I can attest that they are of high quality. Bamboo is inherently very strong. I don’t feel like I could snap them in half like a pencil or anything.
The description states that each straw has its own characteristics which are also true as the diameters differ slightly from straw to straw.
The Perfect Fit
The width of these straws would probably fit into any straw hole because they are about the same width as a conventional straw.
I don’t, however, believe the length of these straws would fit a 30oz tumbler comfortably. They are not very long and do not fit a large glass as well as a longer straw would. They would probably be fine for a 20oz tumbler though.
This claim is stretching the truth a little bit, in my opinion.
Worry-free warranty
Honestly, I did not contact ALUMNE for a refund, so I cannot say if this claim is true or not.
Size
I measured these independently and compared them to what is advertised on Amazon. Here are the results.
Are Bamboo Straws Good? – Clarify Green
This is my favorite part of the review! I like being able to hold a manufacturer accountable to their word. If they are stretching the truth about a claim or flat out lying, I will call them out on it.
Since these straws did not have any label claim, per se, I will be analyzing their Amazon advertising instead.
Let’s dig in!
Made of Natural Bamboo
Unfortunately, the word natural is used willy-nilly in the eco-friendly stratosphere.
There is no regulation, so companies slap this green sounding word on everything.
Always look for a third-party certification to verify this claim.
There was no third-party certification on these ALUNME bamboo straws.
I would disregard this claim as it is unproven.
Environmentally Friendly
I know it actually says envirement friendly, but I am going to assume they meant to spell environmentally instead.
Organic Bamboo
These straws do not appear to be certified organic by a third party organization such as the USDA, as there is no indication in the advertisement or on the box.
This claim is unsubstantiated.
Reusable
Yes, these bamboo straws are reusable.
Biodegradable
Assuming these straws are carved from a single bamboo culm, they will break down in a compost heap after disposal.
Sustainable
Bamboo is a sustainable resource as it grows very fast and is rapidly renewable. This claim is true.
BPA Free
As there are no plastics used in the making of bamboo straws, this claim is true.
Vegan
Assuming these straws are not tested on animals and are made from 100% bamboo, this claim is true.
High Quality
Having used these straws for a little while now, I can attest that they are of high quality. Bamboo is inherently very strong. I don’t feel like I could snap them in half like a pencil or anything.
The description states that each straw has its own characteristics which are also true as the diameters differ slightly from straw to straw.
The Perfect Fit
The width of these straws would probably fit into any straw hole because they are about the same width as a conventional straw.
I don’t, however, believe the length of these straws would fit a 30oz tumbler comfortably. They are not very long and do not fit a large glass as well as a longer straw would. They would probably be fine for a 20oz tumbler though.
This claim is stretching the truth a little bit, in my opinion.
Worry-free warranty
Honestly, I did not contact ALUMNE for a refund, so I cannot say if this claim is true or not.
Size
I measured these independently and compared them to what is advertised on Amazon. Here are the results.