Abstract: In aspects of a multi-use recyclable drinking straw, the drinking straw has an elongated housing with a continuous sidewall that encloses a void space conducive for conducting a liquid, and the continuous sidewall is formed with recyclable material that is both rigid to sustain use as a beverage straw and collapsible for recycling. The drinking straw also has a contact area of the elongated housing that provides a temperature indication of the liquid, where the temperature indication serves as a hot beverage safety warning to a user of the drinking straw. The multi-use recyclable drinking straw can include a first configuration as a beverage straw with the continuous sidewall of the elongated housing having an oval cross section, and can include a second configuration as a beverage stir stick, where the elongated housing is collapsible such that the continuous sidewall has a flattened cross section conducive for stirring the liquid.

Abstract: In aspects of a multi-use recyclable drinking straw, the drinking straw has an elongated housing with a continuous sidewall that encloses a void space conducive for conducting a liquid, and the continuous sidewall is formed with recyclable material that is both rigid to sustain use as a beverage straw and collapsible for recycling. The drinking straw also has a contact area of the elongated housing that provides a temperature indication of the liquid, where the temperature indication serves as a hot beverage safety warning to a user of the drinking straw. The multi-use recyclable drinking straw can include a first configuration as a beverage straw with the continuous sidewall of the elongated housing having an oval cross section, and can include a second configuration as a beverage stir stick, where the elongated housing is collapsible such that the continuous sidewall has a flattened cross section conducive for stirring the liquid.

Abstract: Devices and methods for a gas tank valve cap with integrated washer storage are disclosed. In examples, a valve cap may comprise a first cavity for covering a portion of a gas tank valve, and a second cavity for housing a washer/gasket. In examples, the washer/gasket may be removed from the valve cap and used to secure a connection between the gas tank valve and a connecting hose line. In further examples, the washer may be re-inserted into the valve cap, and the valve cap may be placed on the gas tank valve for protecting the valve from abrasion and the like.