{"product_id":"paper-straws-8mm-individually-wrapped","title":"Paper Straws 8mm x 230mm Individually Wrapped","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe standard 8mm paper straw for post-ban beverage service\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince the UK plastic-straw ban in October 2020, the 8mm paper straw is the everyday plastic-straw replacement across pub, restaurant and takeaway service — for soft drinks, water, iced tea, spirits-and-mixers and cocktail work. Individually wrapped for hygiene, so bar or pass hands one over without a bare-straw touch. 230mm length clears a standard tall glass or highball.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFull carton or single pack — both retail-ready\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo pack sizes for different operator profiles. The \u003cstrong\u003efull carton (6000 straws)\u003c\/strong\u003e is the standing-order economy for pubs, bars and restaurants running steady beverage service. The \u003cstrong\u003esingle retail pack (200 straws)\u003c\/strong\u003e suits coffee shops trialling the switch, event caterers topping up between orders, or operators with low storage. Same 8mm x 230mm straw either way; pack size is the only variable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter\u003c\/strong\u003e: 8mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 230mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paper — biodegradable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour \/ print\u003c\/strong\u003e: White with black stripe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWrapping\u003c\/strong\u003e: Individually wrapped for hygiene\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull carton\u003c\/strong\u003e: 6000 straws (30 packs of 200)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSingle pack\u003c\/strong\u003e: 200 straws\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFood-contact safe\u003c\/strong\u003e: UK and EU Regulation 1935\/2004\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUK Plastic Straw Ban\u003c\/strong\u003e: Compliant (October 2020) — paper alternative to phased-out plastic straws\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage\u003c\/strong\u003e: Cool, dry, away from direct sunlight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhich drink types does the 8mm straw suit?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eSoft drinks, water, iced tea, spirits-and-mixers and cocktail work — 8mm is the everyday beverage diameter. For milkshakes and smoothies, size up to the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/paper-straws-10mm-individually-wrapped\"\u003e10mm paper straw\u003c\/a\u003e; for bubble tea and thick shakes, use the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/paper-straws-12mm-individually-wrapped\"\u003e12mm paper straw\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eAre these straws UK Plastic Straw Ban compliant?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The 8mm paper straw is the compliant paper alternative to the plastic straw phased out by the UK ban in October 2020 — standard for pub, bar, restaurant and takeaway service.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eShould I order the full carton or the single pack?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eFull carton (6000) for standing beverage service with steady soft-drink volume. Single pack (200) for trial orders, event catering, coffee shops or operators with limited storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse the wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/biodegradable-straws\"\u003epaper straws range\u003c\/a\u003e for other diameters. Trade buyers can \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/register-trade-account\"\u003eregister a trade account\u003c\/a\u003e with Westbids for tiered carton pricing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EaziPak","offers":[{"title":"Single pack","offer_id":54857121562951,"sku":"eazipak-straws-8mm-single","price":2.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Full carton","offer_id":54857100230983,"sku":"eazipak-straws-8mm-carton","price":79.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/westbids.co.uk\/products\/paper-straws-8mm-individually-wrapped","provider":"Westbids ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}