# Edible Drinking Straws Loliware's 'Lolistraw' Can Be Eaten or Composted After Use By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-12-05 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lolistraw References: [fastcompany](https://www.fastcompany.com/40502404/after-you-finish-your-drink-you-can-eat-this-new-edible-straw?utm_source=postup&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Fast%20Company%20Daily&position=1&partner=newsletter&campaign_date=12052017) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1530128773/lolistraw-by-loliware) The 'Lolistraw' is a new invention from Loliware, which produces edible cups made from a fruit leather-like material. As its name suggests, Lolistraw is now aiming to tackle the many issues that single-use plastic straws cause. The Plastic Pollution Coalition estimates that more than 500 million single-use plastic straws are used each day in the United States alone, but consumers are beginning to realize the impact these throw-away plastics have on our health, the environment and the oceans. Loliware has plans to produce the [edible, compostable, seaweed-based Lolistraw](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/verigreen-plus) in clear, colored and flavored versions, all of which boast the same look, feel and experience of plastic. One of the founders of Loliware, Chelsea Briganti says: "You can imagine drinking your cold-brewed coffee with a vanilla straw or a caramel straw," and notes the plastic straw replacement is not about doing away with straws entirely, but offering an experience that's more fun and sustainable at the same time. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 96% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Edible Straws:** Developing edible/collapsible straws as a sustainable alternative to single-use plastic straws - **Compostable Packaging:** Creating eco-friendly, compostable alternatives to single-use plastics, such as seaweed-based packaging - **Flavored/colored Edible Products:** Producing a range of edible products, like straws, in different colors/flavors to improve consumer experience ### Who This Affects Most - **Food Packaging Industry:** Exploring new materials and manufacturing processes to create sustainable and compostable food packaging - **Hospitality Industry:** Identifying opportunities to use eco-friendly and innovative products like Lolistraws to improve customer experience and sustainability - **Food and Beverage Industry:** Incorporating new eco-friendly packaging options and products, like Lolistraws, into brands and marketing strategies ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Eco-Friendly Ice Straw Molds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-straw.md) - [Non-Soggy Biodegradable Straws](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lignin.md) - [Eye-Catching Reusable Beverage Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reusable-beverage-cup.md) - [Sustainable Edible Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haeckels-3.md) - [Compact Rollable Reusable Straws](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boba-tribe.md) - [Plastic-Free Straw Commitments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plastic-straw-free.md) - [Reusable Drink-Stirring Straws](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whiskee-straw.md) - [Edible Ice Cream Spoons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-cream-spoons.md) - [Sustainable Edible Coffee Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-coffee-bean-shop.md)