Compostable Wooden Cutlery
A great alternative to plastic cutlery, this set of 100 percent compostable wooden cutlery is made from the same material as a wooden pencil — sustainably sourced FSC-certified maple. The only difference? The cutlery is designed to be composted instead of recycled. You can even put it in your home compost bin without having to worry about it breaking down before you're ready to empty it out.
The set includes four knives, compostable wooden cutlery four forks and four spoons, so you'll be able to feed the entire family or just yourself. And they come in a handy little container that makes them easy to transport and store when not in use.
It's important to note that these utensils aren't all-purpose — they're not meant for use with hot foods or liquids (like soup or coffee), which means that you'll still need some plastic utensils for those purposes. But if you want an all-natural alternative for everyday eating, these are perfect!
Accidentally Invented By Student
In 2016, a student from Belgium accidentally invented the world's first 100 percent compostable wooden cutlery. The new product was created after he tried to find ways to combat food waste.
The student's name is Olivier De Smet and he was studying engineering at Ghent University in Belgium. He wanted to find a way to help people reduce their food waste, so he started experimenting with different materials to make them compostable.
His experiments led him to create a spoon made of beech wood and beeswax, which is now being sold as "Cutlery by Olivier De Smet." It's made from 100 percent natural ingredients and can be disposed of in an eco-friendly way.
He said that it took him about a year and a half to develop his product, but it was worth all of the hard work because now he has something that can help improve people's lives while also helping the environment.
"I think there are lots of people who want to do something good but don't know how," said De Smet. "This is an easy way for them."
Why are they using wood? Isn't it bad for the environment to cut down trees?
Compostable wooden cutlery is the future of dining. It's better for the environment, it's better for your health and it's better for your wallet.
The world's first 100 percent compostable wooden cutlery brand, EcoKnife, was launched by a group of Dutch entrepreneurs with the aim of making a positive impact on the environment.
EcoKnife uses FSC-certified beech wood from sustainable forests in Europe, which are certified to be harvested without endangering other species or the local ecosystem. The company sources its raw materials from small family-owned farms in Germany and Poland and has strict guidelines on how they should be grown and harvested.
Why are they using wood? Isn't it bad for the environment to cut down trees?
Well, yes — but only if you don't use them again! The point of using wood as a material is that it can be used again and again without having an impact on nature. And because they're made from natural materials that are biodegradable, they can be composted after use (and even used as fertilizer).
What happens when the wooden fork or spoon breaks?
The forks and spoons are made from plant material, not plastic. The handles are 100% compostable, but the fork and spoon heads are made from plastic. That's because it's hard to make a 100% compostable spoon head that can have food on it.
The wooden handle is made from bamboo, which is a fast-growing sustainable resource that absorbs CO2 as it grows. The plastic parts are made from recycled materials like milk jugs and detergent bottles. The company has been working with its manufacturer to develop more environmentally friendly plastics by using less water and less energy during production.
