# Opening Easy-Clean Straws These Reusable Silicone Straws Open for Easy Cleaning By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-09-18 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silicone-straws References: [thegreenhead](https://www.thegreenhead.com/2019/09/reusable-silicone-straws-that-split-apart-for-easy-cleaning.php) & [uncommongoods](https://www.uncommongoods.com/product/easy-to-clean-silicone-straws?clickid=QxkRTKVtJxyJUBWwUx0Mo3cwUkn0po0Ui1e0yE0&irgwc=1&utm_source=Skimbit%20Ltd.&utm_medium=affiliates&utm_campaign=8444&utm_term=Online%20Tracking%20Link&trafficSource=Impact&sharedid) These reusable silicone straws have been created as a solution to the problem of how to keep the kitchen accessory clean between uses. Boasting a platinum-grade silicone construction, the straws have a zipper-like design that enables them to be fully opened after they have been used to easily clean them between uses without the need for a specialized brush. The straws have a soft, flexible design that's BPA-free and can either be cleaned by hand or tossed in the dishwasher to make the cleaning process even easier. The reusable silicone straws come in three demure color options including gray, blue and [pink](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/practical-kitchen-tools), and are durable enough to be carried anywhere to eliminate the need for [single-use plastic alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-utensil-set) when out of the house. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 9% - 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Easy-clean Kitchen Tools:** Creating more easy to clean kitchen products with innovative designs. - **Sustainable Living:** Creating eco-friendly products that help reduce the use of single-use plastic. - **Flexible Design:** Development of products with soft, flexible, and durable designs that offer a better user experience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Kitchen Utensils:** Opportunities for companies that can design and develop easy to clean kitchen tools to improve user experience. - **Sustainability:** Companies developing eco-friendly products that help reduce the use of single-use plastic, including straws, offer a disruptive innovation opportunity. - **Consumer Goods:** Companies that develop flexible and durable designs for products, including reusable straws, could create a better and more sustainable user experience for their customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Compact Rollable Reusable Straws](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boba-tribe.md) - [Reusable Drink-Stirring Straws](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whiskee-straw.md) - [Eco-Friendly Ice Straw Molds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-straw.md) - [Eye-Catching Reusable Beverage Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reusable-beverage-cup.md) - [Contactless Straw Water Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insulated-water-bottles.md) - [Pocket-Sized Collapsible Coffee Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zerowaste-cup.md) - [Reusable Folding Storage Plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calzone-tableware.md) - [Self-Cleaning Measuring Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreamfarms.md) - [Plant-Based Cleaning Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scotch-brite.md)