The Great Canadian RyeGrass Cocktail Straw – A 200-Year Comeback! 🍸🌿
Reviving a Legacy of Farm-to-Bar Sustainability
Before plastic, before waste, cocktail straws were naturally grown. In the 1800s, bartenders reached for rye and wheat straws—not just for function, but because they were sustainable, stylish, and waste-free.
Now, in an age where sustainability matters more than ever, we’re bringing them back. The Great Canadian Rye Grass Cocktail Straw by Shaffer Farms is a carbon-absorbing, biodegradable alternative to single-use plastics—perfect for bars, restaurants, and home mixologists who care about the planet as much as their craft.
From Tree Planting to Farming: A Journey Towards Sustainability
My path to farming Rye Grass started not in fields, but in forests.
I spent years planting trees for the logging industry in British Columbia, learning firsthand how resource extraction and regeneration must go hand in hand. This journey took me from BC’s reforestation projects to Costa Rica, Burma, and beyond, where I witnessed entire ecosystems recover.
The deeper my connection to the land grew, the clearer my mission became: to build a business that regenerates rather than depletes. That’s what led me to farming Rye Grass & crafting sustainable cocktail straws—a solution that honors history while protecting the future.
A planet-positive alternative, perfect.
Shaffer Farms: A Farm-to-Bar Commitment to Zero Waste
Our Canadian Rye Grass Cocktail Straws are:
✅ Organically grown – absorbing carbon as they flourish
✅ Harvested & processed with minimal impact
✅ Stylish, durable, and biodegradable
✅ A true zero-waste alternative to plastic & paper straws
We believe in farm-to-bar sustainability—producing our straws with the highest environmental standards while reducing our carbon footprint at every step.
Each time you sip a cocktail with a Shaffer Farms Rye Grass Straw, you’re taking a step towards eliminating waste and supporting a greener planet.
Beyond the Straw: The Pollution-Free Salish Sea Program 🌊🐋
Sustainability goes beyond the products we create—it’s about the communities we support and the ecosystems we protect.
Here’s how we take action:
🌎 The Pollution-Free Salish Sea Program – Recognizing businesses that commit to zero-waste initiatives, like our rye grass straws.
🏖 Beach Clean-Ups – Removing waste along BC’s coastline & promoting environmental awareness.
🐋 The Whale Aware Program – Educating locals & tourists on reducing whale strikes and respecting marine life.
🐾 West Coast Wildlife Programs – Advocating for wildlife conservation & protecting biodiversity.
By choosing our straws, you’re supporting a waste-free movement that protects oceans, wildlife, and future generations.
Zero Waste from Seed to Straw
Our philosophy is simple: zero waste, from seed to straw.
From planting trees in BC’s forests to farming rye for cocktail straws, my goal has always been to prove that sustainability is not only possible—it’s necessary.
Every small choice matters. Every cocktail can make a difference.
By choosing The Great Canadian Rye Grass Cocktail Straw, you’re joining a global shift towards sustainability—one drink at a time.
👉 Make the switch. Sip sustainably. Order now:
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