Scientists estimate that 7.5 million straws pollute the US coastlines and that there are between 437 million and 8.3 billion plastic straws on coastlines around the world. TCHi::TCHA found an innovative solution to address this environmental crisis by making eco-friendly and natural straws, an alternative to plastic, that are biodegradable, reusable, washable, recyclable, made from sustainably-grown bamboo, and not consumed by pandas. Imported.