The disposable coffee cup lid falls squarely in the category of random, everyday objects that you might assume are overlooked, but are actually quite the opposite.

The lid bears patent number 4,322,015 which was granted to John A. Bailey on March 30, 1982. This patent covered a lid whose peel tab was able to be closed after opening to prevent spilling during ...

Their solution takes aim at these plastic lids that need centuries to decompose, rather than the plastic-lined paper used in takeaway coffee cups, which the team says takes just 20.

Disposable cup lids are, of course, useful for keeping a potable liquid contained while you’re in transit. Once you’ve arrived at your destination and settled down at a table or desk to enjoy ...

On Thursday, Starbucks said in a press release that strawless, sippy cup-style lids will now be standard for iced beverages at stores across the U.S. and Canada, replacing plastic straws that ...

Starbucks officially ditches plastic straws in favor of sippy cup-style lids The coffee giant estimates the move will eliminate a billion straws from landfills. Sept. 10, 2020, 1:48 PM EDT ...

The coffee chain has made several sustainable shifts over the last few years, like moving away from paper cups in 2022 and converting iced beverages to strawless lids in 2020.

Ingenious origami cup eliminates plastic lids Yes, yes, we should all bring our own mugs when we go to Starbucks. But failing that, ...

Previously, the grande and venti cups shared the same lid but the tall size didn't. By redesigning the 12-ounce cup with a squatter profile and wider mouth, all sizes besides the trenta now share ...