# Reusable Bubble Tea Straws The Green One 'One Straw' is Easy to Open and Keep Clean By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-07-15 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-straw References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2020/07/15/bubble-tea-lovers-finally-get-a-reusable-straw-that-opens-up-for-easy-cleaning/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+yankodesign+%28Yanko+Design+-+Form+Beyond+Function%29) Bubble tea straws are characterized by their large design that requires enough space to allow [tapioca pearls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mochi-boba) to go through them, so the [Green One](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecoconscious-hair-removal) 'One Straw' has been created as an eco-friendly alternative to [single-use plastic alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/verigreen-plus). The straw is crafted from 100% food-safe and recyclable TPE that is capable of being easily cleaned between uses thanks to an interlocking design. This allows the straw to be opened as required to scrub the interior without the need for any specialized cleaning tools to do so. The Green One 'One Straw' is suitable for use with both hot and cold drinks, and is likely to come as welcome news to avid tea drinkers. The brand is also working on organizing a recycling program for the straw to further increase its likelihood to be properly recycled after use. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Eco-friendly Straws:** The popularity of eco-friendly alternatives to single-use plastic straws is creating opportunities for innovative companies to develop sustainable straw solutions. - **Reusable Food-safe Materials:** The demand for food-safe materials that can be easily cleaned and reused in various food and beverage applications presents an opportunity for the development of innovative reusable products. - **Recycling Initiatives:** The growing awareness and emphasis on recycling is driving the need for innovative recycling programs and infrastructure to ensure proper disposal and reuse of products like reusable straws. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can explore innovative straw designs and materials to offer eco-friendly options to consumers. - **Sustainable Packaging:** The sustainable packaging industry can develop and promote eco-friendly straw packaging solutions to accompany reusable straws. - **Waste Management:** The waste management industry can collaborate with straw manufacturers to establish efficient recycling programs and infrastructure for proper disposal and recycling of reusable straws. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Guilt-Free Bubble Tea Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teaspoons-co.md) - [Eco-Friendly Ice Straw Molds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-straw.md) - [Eco-Friendly Bubble Tea Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tea-drops-bubble-tea-kit.md) - [Reusable Drink-Stirring Straws](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whiskee-straw.md) - [Eye-Catching Reusable Beverage Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reusable-beverage-cup.md) - [Single-Serve Popping Boba](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/single-serve-popping-boba.md) - [Eco-Friendly Biodegradable Straws](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biodegradable-straw.md) - [Reusable Straw Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-reusable-straw.md) - [Better-For-You Bubble Tea](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bubluv.md)