# Zippable Silicone Straws Uncommon Goods' Silicone Straws Unzip for Endless Use By Elena Rahman | Published 2021-07-22 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uncommon-goods References: [core77](https://www.core77.com/posts/109524/Silicone-Straws-that-Unzip-for-Easy-Cleaning?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+core77/blog) & [uncommongoods](https://www.uncommongoods.com/product/easy-to-clean-silicone-straws) Uncommon Goods responds to the call to end the single-use plastic straw industry. The brand introduces consumers to a non-metal, non-plastic straw alternative. Silicone straws are now available through the company's online store. The sustainable alternative mitigates ocean pollution by decreasing the number of plastic single-use straws in circulation. In addition to its sustainable nature, the silicone straws unzip to reveal the inside. This allows users to easily clean their straws without worrying about missing a hidden spot. The straw unzips quickly when slight pressure is applied down its side. It closes off with a swift pinch to regain its straw shape. Available in six bright colors, the straws are made with BPA-free, platinum-grade silicone. Image Credit: Uncommon Goods ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sustainable Straws:** Developing sustainable alternatives to plastic straws can help mitigate ocean pollution and meet growing consumer demand for eco-friendly products. - **Zipable Designs:** Innovative zipable designs for products, such as silicone straws, can offer a convenient solution for cleaning and maintenance that improves the product's overall usability. - **Non-metal Drinking Tools:** As consumers seek more eco-friendly alternatives to metal drinking tools, there is a growing opportunity to introduce new materials, such as silicone, that are both practical and sustainable. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Eco-friendly Consumer Goods:** Designing and manufacturing eco-friendly products, such as silicone straws, can tap into a growing consumer demand for sustainable, socially responsible solutions in the consumer goods industry. - **Sustainable Packaging:** As demand for environmentally friendly products grows, there is also a need for sustainable packaging solutions that align with the values of eco-conscious consumers. - **Kitchen and Dining Products:** As consumers seek more eco-friendly, convenient, and innovative kitchen and dining tools, there is an opportunity to develop new and unconventional designs that offer solutions to common problems, such as hard-to-clean straws, utensils, and cups. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Compact Rollable Reusable Straws](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boba-tribe.md) - [Eye-Catching Reusable Beverage Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reusable-beverage-cup.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) - [Durable Juice Straws](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capri-sun-1.md) - [Reusable Straw Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-reusable-straw.md) - [Eco-Friendly Biodegradable Straws](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biodegradable-straw.md) - [Pocket-Sized Collapsible Coffee Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zerowaste-cup.md) - [Plastic-Free Straw Commitments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plastic-straw-free.md)