About Corn Next

A Plastic-Free Future—Built for Retailers Like You "As a competitive sailor, I’ve seen the ocean’s beauty—but also its devastation. Plastic pollution is everywhere, harming marine life and ecosystems. I knew there had to be a better way. The idea came unexpectedly—in a Salt Lake City hotel room. I couldn’t sleep and picked up a Bible, landing on a passage about corn saving people from famine. It sparked a question: Could corn replace plastic? Experts said no—corn couldn’t hold together like other starches. But I didn’t give up. Eventually, I met a research professor who had discovered a way to fuse natural enzymes, water, and cornstarch into a fully biodegradable material. Today, that patented innovation, CornNext-17, mimics plastic in strength but decomposes in less than 30 days. Now, after eight years of R&D, we’ve created plastic-free straws and utensils that are durable, compostable, and perfect for eco-conscious retailers." Randy Zhang, Founder ✅ A unique, sustainable alternative to wasteful single-use plastics ✅ High consumer demand for effective, plastic-free products ✅ Perfect for cafés, gift shops, and sustainable home stores Stocking Corn Next means joining a movement to eliminate plastic and protect our oceans. Shop Corn Next straws on Faire!Read their story