These two architects have collected hundreds of coffee cup lids–and in a new book, they celebrate this fascinating “invisible” design. We’ve all been there. You have a cup of hot coffee in a paper ...

Reusable coffee cup lids can trap residue, leading to odors, stains, and even mold if not cleaned properly. These lids have small, hard-to-reach parts, such as gaskets and valves, that require ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. In fact, many travel mugs have removable seals to trap in heat or cold - and if they aren't properly cleaned and dried, these ...

The Solo Traveler lid takes in to account human anatomy, ergonomics and functionality in a simple and elegant way. It is very hard to improve upon this form-follows-function design. The Solo Lid ...

If you’re a frequent takeout coffee drinker (and even if you’re not, for that matter), you’ll likely have noticed that the plastic lids of takeout cups typically have not one, but two holes. One of ...

What Harpman calls the true beginning of the reusable lid. Image courtesy of Google Patents. Under Louise Harpman’s bed, in acid-free boxes, there are superior double-walled, climate-controlled and UV ...

Starbucks announced on Monday that it plans to eliminate single-use plastic straws by 2020. A new lid — which looks a lot like a child's sippy cup — allows customers to drink cold beverages without a ...

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 said ...

Architects Louise Harpman and Scott Specht both began collecting plastic coffee cup lids in the 1980s, but only became aware of each other’s interest in the subject when they met as grad students at ...