A straw/stirring/crushing device is provided. The straw/stirring/crushing device has a top, a bottom, a generally cylindrical shaft and a generally hollow interior. Located at the bottom of the straw/stirring/crushing device may be a generally flat base portion which may allow the straw/stirring/crushing device to stand upright. An opening at the bottom of the generally flat base portion may allow the device to intake a liquid while the device stands upright. A plurality of protrusions on the bottom of the generally flat base portion may allow the device to operate as a straw while resting at the bottom of a glass or cup. Further, the plurality of protrusions allow the device to act as a crusher for lemons, olives, ice or the like. In an embodiment, the device may have multiple openings for receiving a liquid located within a glass or cup.

The present invention relates to an improved structure of a straw, which includes: a straw body which is hollow cylinder made of plastic, a plurality of fork portions at one end of the straw body to define a plurality of gaps there between. Each fork portion includes a body portion and a top portion. The body portion has one end connected to the straw body, and another end connected to the top portion. The body portion is uniform width, and the top portion has an arc-shaped external end. The above structure solves the problem of the conventional straw that the conventional straw is likely to be blocked by solid in the beverage, and is unable to pick up the fruit pieces in the beverage.

An improved metal drinking straw is provided. The improved metal drinking straw includes an outer wall provided with a rough surface, an inner wall formed as a smooth mirror surface, and one end formed as a guiding structure. The guiding structure includes at least one first recess and at least one first protrusion. The first recess and the first protrusion are alternately connected.

Apparatus and methods for manufacturing compostable, biodegradable drink straws from polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) material are disclosed herein. Such apparatus may include a hopper that contains raw PHA material, an extruder that receives the raw PHA material from the hopper and produces extruded PHA material, one or more waters baths that cool the extruded PHA material, a puller that pulls a tubular stream of PHA material through the system, and a cutter that is configured to cut the stream of PHA material into finished straws. The finished straws may be soil- and marine-biodegradable, as well as home- and industrial-compostable.

Apparatus and methods for manufacturing compostable, biodegradable drink straws from polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) material are disclosed herein. Such apparatus may include a hopper that contains raw PHA material, an extruder that receives the raw PHA material from the hopper and produces extruded PHA material, one or more waters baths that cool the extruded PHA material, a puller that pulls a tubular stream of PHA material through the system, and a cutter that is configured to cut the stream of PHA material into finished straws. The finished straws may be soil- and marine-biodegradable, as well as home- and industrial-compostable.

Apparatus and methods for manufacturing compostable, biodegradable drink straws from polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) material are disclosed herein. Such apparatus may include a hopper that contains raw PHA material, an extruder that receives the raw PHA material from the hopper and produces extruded PHA material, one or more waters baths that cool the extruded PHA material, a puller that pulls a tubular stream of PHA material through the system, and a cutter that is configured to cut the stream of PHA material into finished straws. The finished straws may be soil- and marine-biodegradable, as well as home- and industrial-compostable.

A combination spoon and straw utensil that is used for the consumption of food and drink. A combination spoon and straw utensil comprising of a single piece of flexible or nonflexible material. A combination spoon and straw utensil comprising of a solid spoon bowl, a hollow handle, a plurality of holes, and a digit support for stabilizing the utensil during use. The spoon and straw utensil having a textured surface for sensory stimulation. The spoon and straw utensil being brightly colored for making the utensil easy to recognize and more visible for users with cognitive decline and visual impairment.