Paper Straw Friendly Lid
This is a product in response to the recent plastic straw ban that is taking place in several counties across the United States. The current solution, paper straws, degrade on contact with pronged lids. These lids were intended for plastic straw use, as the straw was durable enough to withstand the pressure from the pronged lid, while also keeping it in place.
This product would be a plastic lid without pronged plastic pieces in the middle so that the plastic straw alternative won't degrade. Because the circular lid would not interact negatively with the straw alternative, this would solve the degrading issue for the straw.
This is a product in response to the recent plastic straw ban that is taking place in several counties across the United States. The current solution, paper straws, degrade on contact with pronged lids. These lids were intended for plastic straw use, as the straw was durable enough to withstand the pressure from the pronged lid, while also keeping it in place.
This product would be a plastic lid without pronged plastic pieces in the middle so that the plastic straw alternative won't degrade. Because the circular lid would not interact negatively with the straw alternative, this would solve the degrading issue for the straw.
Hello Kelly,
ReplyDeleteI think this is a great idea. I think if you were to pursue this, you would need to design a lid that didn't spill since it wouldn't have the prongs. In addition, you could also just promote everyone getting used to bringing reusable cups. This will take a long time to do because it will be a big change but I have heard some companies are trying to do a complete plastic ban in the next few years. Either way, this is a great start!
Kelly,
ReplyDeleteThis is a great idea for a useful product. I think the biggest challenge is to determine what type of material to use. After that, can you get a patent on the product or process because someone is just going to copy what you do as soon as they see it. I know that hemp is a very durable natural fiber that may do the job.