The Agave Project is our way of continuing Cuervo’s long-standing commitment to the land and people of Tequila and Mexico. We’re shaping a more sustainable future for the community that has supported us for 10 generations. The Penka straws are a world first and an incredible innovation in beverage technology using upcycled waste as opposed to plants and other raw materials.” Penka straws are produced from upcycled Mexican agave fibre cellulose and are the world’s first-ever biodegradable straws made from agave fibres (and do not come from food sources).

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BE PART OF OUR MISSION - 🐢 Show your friends and family that you care about the Planet by providing these eco-friendly straws that are 100% Biodegradable and compostable Working with new partners like BioSolutions Mexico and PENKA marks the beginning of the rapid innovation needed to produce these sustainable items at scale and drive meaningful environmental impact. https://bioplasticsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Jose_Cuervo_First_Family_of_Tequila_Launches.mp4 This initiative also allows BioSolutions/Penka to create a circular economy within the tequila industry. By incorporating agave fibres, which is a by-product of the tequila industry, into an everyday product for consuming tequila and other beverages, they are re-purposing waste and replacing up to one-third of regular plastics in its composition.NSW will join the ACT, Queensland, WA and SA with bans on plastic straws from November 1, with Victoria following in 2023 and NT in 2025.

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Your VIP guests and partygoers want to have the time of their life on their night out. Stand out from the competitors by offering one-of-a-kind nightclub and bar supplies from King of Sparklers! Our exclusive nightclub supplies, like our VIP bottle sparklers, add vibrancy and excitement to any occasion, from VIP bottle services to birthday parties and anything in between. We realize that people around the globe still don’t know the full extent of agave’s potential applications beyond tequila,” explains Coronado. “With 11 generations of expertise in working with this succulent plant, we have the unique opportunity to educate the world on the viability of agave fiber as a sustainable alternative to other materials.” Jose Cuervo® is a Mexican family-owned brand since 1795 and the largest producer of tequila throughout Mexico and around the world. Utilizing craftsmanship handed down through 11 generations of the Cuervo family, the Jose Cuervo portfolio of tequilas includes Jose Cuervo Especial®, the world’s best-selling tequila, Jose Cuervo Tradicional®, the original 100% agave tequila, Jose Cuervo® Reserva de la Familia®, Jose Cuervo Golden Margarita®, Authentic Jose Cuervo Margaritas® and Jose Cuervo Margarita Mix®. BioSolutions:Jose Cuervo has been innovating with agave fibres for years, partnering with many different leading innovators. Jose Cuervo reached out to BioSolutions/Penka as they had developed the technology to use agave fibres in bio-based plastic alternative items. With this partnership, BioSolutions/Penka can scale their production to begin to make the consumer drinking experience more sustainable. The creation of a biodegradable, agave-based straw is just the start. As Penka Agent Edwin Reese explains, the unique nature of the Penka straws doesn’t stop with the production, as the neutral fibres give “no strange tastes, you can simply enjoy the flavours of your drink (and feel good about it too)”. The straws will be exclusively available in Australia through the Kaddy Marketplace and Kaddy Co-Founder, Rich Coombes, said he was particularly excited about bringing these products to Australia. We’ve been working with the Penka team to bring these innovative products to customers around Australia, and we’re really proud to be supporting a greener planet in the process,” Rich said. MADE FROM REUSABLE AND DURABLE MATERIAL - ❤️ Be confident that you are purchasing high-quality straws that are better for the environment than regular plastic straws, more stable than paper straws, and more pleasant than steel straws.

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In 2020, millions of Jose Cuervo biodegradable agave-based straws will be rolled out at bars, restaurants, and Jose Cuervo events across the US and Mexico in a bid to reduce the consumption of regular plastics from the tequila-drinking experience. With plastic straw bans looming in New South Wales and Victoria, the arrival of a brand new, fully biodegradable option into Australia is perfect timing. The use of agave fiber by-product is a transformative improvement on other plant-based materials as the natural resources needed for growth is very low compared to plant-based materials coming from corn or potato crops.This straws are 100% bio-based, biodegradable, and made with recycled agave fibers a waste from Tequila process (bagasse), straw made from agave are the best alternative to paper or plastic straws.

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Other products manufactured include biodegradable cutlery, cups, containers, and many other barware & houseware products. PENKA is continuously developing new offerings, including custom-made projects. For more information, visit http://www.penka.mxInitially, the Penka selection will be confined to the straws, but with stirrers, cutlery and even biodegradable toothbrushes in the range, you can expect to see even more of these sustainable products available for the ultimate sustainable consumer choice. PREMIUM QUALITY - ♻️ Experience the great quality of these straws designed in Mexico (CHOLULA). Durable, High Quality, Earth Friendly Jose Cuervo has actively been involved in 21 years of community projects through its foundation, from education to healthcare, providing local businesses in Tequila, Mexico with agave fibers for paper and beauty products and supplying agave fibers to American car manufacturers for research into sustainable, agave-based car parts. This is a significant improvement over ordinary plastic drinking straws, which takes considerably more years in the same landfill conditions.