The kween of klean (and popcorn), Khloe Kardashian, recently gave us a tour inside her infamously organized pantry on her YouTube channel. As it turns out, a lot of people were up in arms over her garage-sized walk-in pantry and the "gluttonous" and "excessive" amount of food she stored within. While some viewers were concerned about the "vulgar display of wealth" the Kardashian sister showed off, I had my eye on one particular—and sustainable—item she happened to store in one of her many drawers: corn straws.

Big news for Corn Next!

Our new Flavored Straws were featured on NBC 6 South Florida by Emmy® award-winning meteorologist Steve MacLaughlin! 🎉

The segment highlights how we're redefining the future of sustainability, with our 100% naturally degradable, corn starch based, flavor-infused straws. 🍋🫐 🍓 🍋‍🟩 🍊

Proud to see our amazing COO, Winnie weng, share our mission and vision on air! 📺

Watch the full story and see how we're making eco-friendly fun, functional, and flavorful!

Corn Next-17 is a revolutionary material being dubbed “the Terminator of the Plastic Age.” Corn Next-17 is the breakthrough material behind Corn Next straws — fun, flavorful, and fully compostable straws that are made from corn starch and break down in just 30 to 90 days in any environment (yes, even the ocean). No microplastics. No greenwashing. No long-term waste.

These aren't just better-for-the-planet — they're also a better experience. With fruity flavor options (like strawberry, lemon, blueberry and more), Corn Next straws turn every sip into a sustainable moment. They're a fun, guilt-free alternative to plastic or even so-called “bioplastics,” which often take decades to degrade and can leave behind harmful residue. What sets Corn Next apart: 

• Truly zero-waste: No chemical coating, no microplastic residue 

• Designed to degrade naturally — even if it means softening over time 

• Flavored options make eco swaps more enjoyable for all ages 

• Supports ocean conservation with every purchase 

Real talk: I love a straw. If I’m drinking any iced beverage at home — iced coffee, iced tea, iced water — I’m going to use a straw because, in my mind, it makes everything taste better. But most straws are problematic. Plastic ones are bad for the environment and marine life, and a 2003 study found harmful forever chemicals (aka PFAs) in paper straws, as well as glass and bamboo ones. Yes, stainless steel straws are a good alternative, but I honestly hate cleaning them, and many people can’t stand the feeling of metal on their teeth. That’s why I was thrilled to discover Corn Next Straws. 

These CORN NEXT straws are an alternative to traditional plastic straws and can be a nice addition to your camping kit. The straws are 100 percent natural and work best with ice-cold beverages (so skip the hot drinks). And they’re safe to bury in soil or drop in a lake as they break down naturally and can even serve as feed for aquatic life. Each straw comes individually wrapped in compostable paper, so you can toss it in your daypack or cooler and it’ll stay clean and hygienic. They come in non-flavored and flavors like lemonade, strawberry and blueberry.

Plastic straws are out. Ocean-safe, plant-powered Corn Next straws are in, and they’re making waves for all the right reasons. Meet the straw changing everything. Made from America’s most abundant crop, Corn, and powered by an all-natural blend of water and enzymes, Corn Next straws are crafted from CornNext-17, a patented material that fully biodegrades in just 30 days, on land, in water, or compost. No pollution. No trace. No compromise.

But Corn Next isn’t just about saving the planet, it’s about upgrading your entire drinking experience. These straws are tough, lasting over two hours in cold drinks without the soggy collapse you get from paper straws. Plus, they’re chemical-free, naturally durable, and available in both classic no-taste and fun fruit-flavored versions like lemon and lime. Bartenders and beverage pros are already obsessed because Corn Next straws never mess with the flavor of your favorite cocktails, mocktails, or iced coffee.

The innovation doesn’t stop there. Corn Next is expanding its eco-revolution with disposable cutlery, powder scoops, and more. And just launched Corn Next Flavored Straws, available exclusively on their site! Flavored naturally with strawberry, lemon, blueberry, and orange, they’re the world’s first fully biodegradable, negative-carbon-emission straws you can taste, a sustainability game-changer with every sip.

Every Corn Next straws purchase supports the Aquarium of the Pacific and vital ocean conservation efforts, a cause close to the heart of company founder Randy Zhang, an entrepreneur and competitive sailor. Available in cocktail and regular sizes (and pretty translucent colors), Corn Next straws are now online for home use,  and coming soon to restaurants, bars, and hotels across the U.S.

Corn Next isn’t just reducing environmental harm, it’s doing more good. Because better beverages start with better choices.