Paper sludge to biogas, 3D printed house, cocoa bean waste-to-fuel, vegan silk biopolymers, biobased adhesives, and more: The Digest’s Top 10 Innovations for the week of May 8th

#6 “Straw-ghetti” inspired by Canadian’s Nonno

In British Columbia, two entrepreneurs have introduced an innovative solution to the problem of plastic waste from straws—pasta tubes you can sip a drink through.

Cofounders Cory Melville and Vanessa Brascia tell the Tri-City News that their straw-ghetti will last two and a half hours in a cold drink. Brascia’s grandfather, Nonno Guiseppe Carlucci, was the inspiration for the straw and appears on the packaging.

The product is available in short and tall varieties. Early customers include smoothie bars and supplement stores. “The market is huge right now because everyone is trying to do their part,” Brascia adds.
More on the story, here.