Botanical Survey of India Granted Patent for Bamboo-based Reusable Straw

The Botanical Survey of India (BSI) has been granted a patent for a bamboo-based reusable straw.

The straw is made from the Schizostachyum andamanicum bamboo species, which is found in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

The BSI developed the straw in 2011 as a sustainable alternative to plastic straws. The bamboo straw is strong, durable, and can be reused many times. It is also biodegradable, so it does not pollute the environment.

The patent for the bamboo straw was granted by the Indian Patent Office in July 2023. The BSI is now looking to commercialise the straw and make it available to the public.

The development of the bamboo straw is a significant step towards reducing plastic pollution in India. Plastic straws are a major source of pollution, and they can take hundreds of years to decompose.

The bamboo straw is a more sustainable alternative that will help to protect the environment.

The BSI is a premier scientific institution in India that is responsible for the documentation and conservation of the country’s plant diversity.

The development of the bamboo straw is a testament to the BSI’s commitment to finding sustainable solutions to environmental problems.

The patent for the bamboo straw is a welcome development, and it is hoped that it will lead to the widespread adoption of this sustainable alternative to plastic straws.