This pack of 80 straws, have the same feel as plastic straws, a great alternative to the paper straws, that go soggy after a few slurps. The straws are made from PLA, which is a vegetable-based material but with the exact same mouth feel as a regular plastic straw. These are the thin type straws that tend to be used in cocktails, so they won't be suitable for smoothies or shakes. PLA is fully biodegradable & compostable in under three months in an industrial facility, & only take 6 months at home in general waste or on the compost heap. Straws measure 20cm tall 100% biodegradable & compostable 80 x white straws