Organic, biodegradable drinking straws - SA greentech start-up Mister RYE launched their campaign today. Founded by French entrepreneurs Marion Vigot and Alexis Branlard, Mister Rye is one of the first recipients of Supporting Innovation in South Australia (SISA) program.
“We found no beach that was not littered with plastic, and decided there had to be a better way. Our research led us to find out that rye was the original straw, used hundreds of years before plastic. We were determined to source our materials locally, and actively searched for organic farmers to ensure the safety of the finished product.” 
https://misterrye.com