While incorporating a more sustainable approach to your daily lifestyle can be a challenging task, these eco-friendly cutlery examples are showcasing that helping out the environment doesn't have to be something difficult or costly.
Even though the most sought-after eating utensils are ordinarily of the stainless steel variety, opting to go the environmental approach to utilize products that are sustainable and eco-friendly is a much more socially conscious way to live one's life. By incorporating such aspects as biodegradable techniques, disposable materials and even edible products, these eco-friendly cutlery examples are sure to make eating a meal a much more enlightening experience.
From wonderfully flavorful edible spoons to arboreal eating utensils, these eco-friendly cutlery designs are offering some inventive ways to help give back to the environment.
20 Examples of Eco-Friendly Cutlery
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Built-In Spoon Lids
The Cho Hye-seung Yogurt Spoon Solves Cutlery Problems
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Sweet Edible Stirrers
The Ecookie Spoon Cleverly Cuts Down Plastic Use
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Nature-Mimicking Utensils
The Graft Biodegradable Tableware Set by Qiyun Deng is All Natural
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Packaging as Cutlery
SpoonLidz Fold-Out Spoons Under the Lid
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Edible Dishes
Biodegradable Picnic Ware
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Tree Trunk Cutlery
Tibits Vegetarian Restaurant Ads Use Giant Forks to Make Their Point
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Disposable Cutlery
The Bamboo Slips for Picnic are a Great Alternative to Common Plastic
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Arboreal Eating Utensils
Woodware from Gigodesign is an Elegant Set of Wooden Cutlery
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Tasty Flavorful Edible Spoons
These Dipping Spoons by Triangle Tree are 100% Digestible
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Germinating Eating Utensils
The Nature Wood Chopstick Grows a Tree After Consuming
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Sophisticated Disposable Spoons
New Money Silverware Elevates Plastic Cutlery from Single-Use
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Biodegradable Food-Shaped Utensils
These Eco-Friendly Utensils are Designed as Fruits & Vegetables
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Wallet-Ready Forks
The Credit Card Cutlery is Perfect for On-the-Go Eating and Clever Advertising
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Twiggy Eating Utensils
S & S by Sharon Myoung Merges Contemporary Tools with Woodland Offerings
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Eco Potato Cutlery
Spudware
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Heart-Shaped Sporks
This Multifunctional Cutlery Design Brings Out the Heart in Mundane Activities
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Environmentally Friendly Chopsticks
These Ying-Yang Utensils by Triangle Tree Waste Less Wood
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Biodegradable Cutlery
Aspenware Lets You Have Your Fork And Compost It Too
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Eating Utensils for Gardeners
Amazing 'Soil Cutlery' by Vladimir Rachev
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Paper Pulp Eating Utensils
Chung Ran Hee's Re-Paper Chopsticks are Made from Recycled Paper
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Minimalist EDC Dagger Designs
The Copper Sheath Dagger from the Koss Workshop is Ultra-Chic
Outdoor Lifestyle Knives
The Opinel No.12 Outdoor Explore Folding Knife Comes with a Tick Remover
Tactical Titanium-Coated Pocket Knives
The Tekto A2 Badger is Quick to Deploy and Use
Sustainable Wood Pocket Knives
The Opinel No.08 Black Palm Wood Folding Knife is Limited-Edition
Poshly Designed Pocket Knives
The WESN x P&Co Slipjoint Microblade Knife is Stubby Yet Chic
Minimalist EDC Pocket Knives
The James Brand The Ellis Slim Comes in Two Options
All-in-One Camper Kits
The CampIt Camping Kit is Eco-Friendly and Sustainable
Collapsible Pocket Coffee Cups
The 'REUSABLE' Foldable Silicone Cup by Kalina Gotseva is Eco-Chic
High-End Material EDC Accessories
The WESN Founder's Line Has Five Ultra-Limited Options
Multi-Material Home Composters
The Conceptual 'Toggle' Compost Bin Accepts Food Waste and Paper
Ergonomic Foldable Knives
CIVIVI's Mini Praxis Knife Has a Comfortable Grippy Design
Compostable Coffee Tumblers
The Earthmade Aromacup is Made from Bamboo-O Material
EDC Keychain Utility Knives
The 'Kiwi' Titanium Keychain Utility Knife is Lightweight Yet Durable
Featherweight Titanium Utility Knives
This Knife Has a High-Quality Blade & Compact Design
Volcanic Topography Knives
The Benchmade Camo Copper Fatcarbon Edition Cutlery Knives are Chic
Card-Size Travel Cutlery
Uphold is a Cutlery Set That Measures 10mm in Thickness
Multitool Water Bottles
The 'BYO Bottle' Hides Cutlery and More Alongside Drinks
Ultra-Compact Outdoor Knives
The SlideWinder by Outdoor Edge has a Spring-Deployed Razor Blade
Sustainable Stainless Steel Toothbrushes
The Singular Toothbrush Features Replaceable Components
Sustainable Dish-Cleaning Sets
Nellie's Dish Stick + Refills Tackle Kitchen Messes with Ease
Modular Electric Toothbrushes
Suri Develops a Sustainable Electric Toothbrush Alternative
Ergonomic Instant Noodle Forks
Nendo x Nissin The Fork Supports Easy Eating of Instant Noodles
Waste-Free Dishwasher Pods
Nellie's Clean Introduces Dish Cubed—a Sustainable Dishwasher Pod
Furniture Waste-Made Toys
ÉCAL Students Redefine What a Sustainable Toy Is
Reusable Eco-Friendly Candles
The Sustainable Flames Reusable Candle Jar Reduces Waste
Edible Ice Cream Spoons
The Ministop Edible Spoon Offers an Alternative to Disposable Utensils
Corkscrew-Integrated Pocket Knives
The Opinel No.10 Corkscrew Knife is Perfect for Picnics
High-Tech Eco-Conscious Furniture
The WoodenWood Project Upcycles and Utilizes Robotic Printing
Digital Sustainable Food Solutions
Special Projects Debuts Eco Lenses to Help with Decision-Making
Recycled Material Lamp Designs
The 'Cozy Cleo' Lamp from EveryOtherDay is Eco-Friendly
Plastic-Free Material Databases
A Plastic Planet Launches the PlasticFree Subscription Service
Flatpack Metal Utensil Kits
Uphold Cutlery is Durably Constructed and Pocket-Sized
Kids Cookware Collections
Material Launches its Famous Cooking Utensils in a Kid-Friendly Format
Sustainable QSR Tablewares
This Reusable Tableware from the Elium Studio is for McDonald's France
Elevated Titanium Utility Knives
The Ti Utility Knife Has Ceramic Ball Bearings and More
Sustainable Dishwashing Sets
This Zero Waste Dishwashing Starter Set Includes 3 Products
Collaborative Bento-Style Meal Kits
The Monbento x Opinel On-the-Go Meal Kit is All-in-One
Chromatic Aluminum Pocket Knives
The WESN x Glidr Microblade Comes in Four Eye-Catching Colors
Smashable Biodegradable Cups
GaeaStar Develops a New Cup From Only Three Ingredients
Take-Out Box Tables
The McDonald's TableBag Packaging Doubles as a Dining Surface
Innovative Ceramic Tableware
Claire Ellis Pushes the Boundaries of Tableware Design
Soft Sustainable Coolers
Out of the Woods Makes Reusable Bags Made from Supernatural Paper
Eco-Friendly Consumable Packaging
This Biodegradable Composite Packaging is Transparent and Edible
Long-Lasting Compostable Dishcloths
Nellie's Swedish Dishcloths are an Eco Paper Towel Alternative
Sustainable Restaurant Meal Kits
Moveable Feast is an Eco Fine Dining Meal Kit Delivery Service
Compostable Smartphone Cases
The EcoBlvd Mojave Collection Cases are Made of CornBo Material
Sustainable Latex-Free Gloves
Eco Gloves' Biodegradable Nitrile Gloves Break Down Faster
EDC Foldable Pocket Knives
The Quadrant Knife by Gerber has a Steel Tactical Blade
Aesthetically Functional Chopsticks
Restless Chopsticks Tableware by Marko Stanojevic are Elegant
Eco-Conscious Refillable Dish Sticks
Nellie's Aims to Revolutionize Eco-Friendly Dishwashing
Eco-Friendly Ice Straw Molds
The 'Ice Straw' Cools Drinks with Every Sip
Artful Reusable Dishcloths
Hali Hali Offers Sustainable and Aesthetic Cleaning Accessories
Sustainable Edible Cups
Haeckels Launches a Chic Edible Cup Offering to Help the Environment
Compostable Sugarcane Containers
Eco-Products' WorldView Containers are Foodsafe and Microwavable
Eco-Friendly Single-Use Grills
The CasusGrill™ Uses All-Natural Materials to Cook Food on the Go
Plogging-Friendly Sports Bands
Fountain Studio Develops a Device to Enhance Eco Running Adventures
Upcycled Circular Design Products
Cyrc Designs Expansive Products with Sustainable Themes
Eco-Friendly Hardwood Accessories
Grovemade Creates a New Series of Affordable Desk Organizers
Eye-Catching Reusable Beverage Cups
Mermaid Straw is on a Mission to Reduce Single-Use Plastic
Compostable Food Packaging Brands
Shanghai Timeco Industrial Uses Sugarcane Bagasse for Packaging
Cup-Integrated Plates
Pairingware Solves the Struggle of Eating and Drinking with One Hand
Practical Kitchen Cookware Sets
The Prep Set and Cutting Board Set by Caraway Simplifies Meal Prep
Eco-Friendly Dishwasher Pods
AspenClean's Product Range is Safe, Non-Toxic, and Natural
Private Label Compostable Cutlery
Walmart Great Value Compostable Cutlery is Affordable
Reusable Produce Seals
Food Huggers Keep Sliced Vegetables and Open Containers Fresh for Longer
Compostable Foodservice Packaging
The Eco-Products GreenStripe Line Has New Bags and Wraps
Eco-Conscious Compostable Straws
Eco-Products Debuts Straws Made with Plant-Based Plastic
Reusable Wet Wipe Appliances
The Conceptual 'Re:clean' Reusable Tissue Cleaner is Sustainable
Marine-Degradable Straws
Repurpose's Biodegradable Straws Proclaim Plants Over Plastic
Holiday-Scented Cleaning Products
Grove Co. Launched a Festive Collection of Cleaning Products
17-Piece Cutlery Sets
Viking Culinary's Set is Durable, Modern, and Performance-Driven
Ultra-Slick Minimalist Knife Sets
Hast's 7P Minimalist Knife Set Features a Glass Knife Block
Sustainable Produce Packaging
These Cascades Eco-Friendly Produce Baskets are Recycled
Intricate Food Waste Teahouses
Mitsubishi Jisho Design Uses Food Waste Materials for Its Pavilion
Traditional Food Preservation Containers
The 'Twist' Food Storage Container Has a Hidden Chamber
Compostable Foodservice Packaging
The Better Earth Farmer’s Fiber Collection is Being Expanded
Stainless Steel Kitchen Gadgets
Caraway’s New Kitchen Gadgets Set Made With 100% Stainless Steel
Biodegradable Vegan Soap Packaging
Alara Erthnii Designs the Packioli Soap Packaging
Sustainable Modern Dish Towels
Functional Modern Dish Towels Made from Recycled Plastic Bottles
Recyclable Kid-Friendly Meals
Little Dish Launches Its New Range in 85% Wood Fibre Packs
Recycled Yogurt Pot-Constructed Tables
Another Country Launches the Work Series II Table
Eco-Friendly Double Wall Mugs
Snow Peak's Renewed Ti-Double Wall Mugs Are Great for Travel & More
Sleek PFAS-Free Packaging
Celebration Packaging Unveils PFAS-Free Enviroware Compostable Packaging
Avocado-Shaped Vegetable Cutters
The Avo Multi-function Veggie Cutter is an Ergonomic Kitchen Tool
Sustainable Technology Accessories
The Samsung Galaxy x MSFTSrep Eco-conscious Collection is Chic
Triple-Blade Pivoting Razors
The Leaf Razor by Leaff Shave is Sustainable and Efficient
Chic Stackable Tableware Collections
Our Place Launches a New 'Tableware Ecosystem' Collection
Eco-Friendly Wine Bottles
Aegg Introduces Two New Wine Bottle Designs at Imbibe Live
Recyclable Salad Packaging
GPI Taps Picadeli for its Recyclable Paperboard Lids for Salad Bowls
Biodegradable Restaurant Cutlery
'Koovee' Developed Temperature-Resistant and Eco-Friendly Cutlery
Summer-Ready Reusable Kitchen Towels
Cloud Paper's Swish Cloths are Adorable and Functional
Dynamic Timber Furniture Designs
Didi NG Wing Yin Unveils the New Down to Earth Collection
Non-Soggy Biodegradable Straws
Scientists Create a New Eco-Friendly Straw Using Lignin Materials
Plastic-Free Compostable Sportswear
Community Clothing's Organic Athletic Uses Natural Materials
Folding Fountain Drink Cups
New York Fries' New Cold Cups are 100% Biodegradable & Compostable
FSC-Backed Wooden Cutlery
Eco-Products Launches Wooden Cutlery for Food Service Applications
Bat-Inspired Kitchen Scissors
OTOTO Presents the New Elizabat Scissors for the Kitchen
Sustainable Dish Sponge Alternatives
This 3-Pack of Pop Up Dish Sponges is Plastic-Free
Elegant Snack Platter Sets
DBO Home's Hors D'oeuvres Set Includes Serving Trays, Knives and More
Recycled Plastic Writing Utensils
The 'PENTAPA' Mechanical Drop Pencil is Cleverly Designed
Recyclable Plastic-Free Coffee Cups
M&S Food is Launching Recyclable Coffee Cups
Curated Eco-Friendly Marketplaces
Me Mother Earth Boasts Eco Products for Various Purposes
Cut-Resistant Kitchen Sponges
The Rescue Forever Sponge Has an Antimicrobial Design
Paper-Made Compostable Cutlery
EcoEdge Paper Cutlery is Made with FSC-Certified Material
Eco-Friendly QSR Coffee Lids
Tim Hortons Plans to Migrate to Using Sustainable Cutlery in 2023
Eco-Friendly Sleek Cups
The New PAPLUS Tumbler has a Sustainable Build and Design
Multifunctional Sleek Camping Tools
Subin Kim Designs the Camfy Tools for the Outdoors
Sustainable Brush Sets
Me Mother Earth Boasts Multipurpose Wood and Plant Fiber Cleaning Brushes
Reusable Paper Lunch Bags
Out of the Woods Reinterprets a Nostalgic Lunch Classic
Playful Eco-Friendly Tech Accessories
The Samsung Eco-Friends Collection Has 55 Products
Low-Waste Shopping Solutions
ASDA, Avery Berkel & Hanshow are Enhancing Sustainability in the UK
City-Wide Single-Use Plastic Bans
Hong Kong is Banning Single-Use Plastic Items
Compostable Foodservice Packaging
These Sabert Pulp Food Containers are Convenient
Upcycled Ingredient Meal Kits
The Green Chef Earth Month Selects Menu Has 12 Options
Plant-Based Snack Bar Wrappers
BAR-U-EAT Compostable Bar Wrappers are BPI-Certified
Biodegradable Single-Use Soap
Researchers at the Imperial College London Develop the Tab Soap
Compostable Cold Beverage Cups
The Plastic-Free Cold Cups from Continental Cup are Eco-Focused
Eco-Friendly Styrofoam Furniture
we+ Designs the New Range of Recyclable Sleek Furniture
Eco-Friendly Sponge Cloths
Trader Joe's Reusable Sponge Cloths are an Alternative to Paper Towels
Biodegradable Face Towels
Ditoi Beauty's Disposable Face Towels are Hygienic and Eco-Friendly
Biomaterial Cosmetic Pencils
TheBetterBarrel Pencils are Made with Sawdust-Based Packaging
Recyclable Takeout Packaging Services
Uber Eats Begins the Reusable Packaging Trials in London
Edible Dog Food Bowls
Juliane Fink Creates Single-Use Dog Bowls Using Pig Bladders
Elevated Aperitivo Sets
Material Introduces New Aperitivo Set to Elevate Your Dinner Party
Sustainable Personal Cup Initiatives
Starbucks is Allowing Personal Cups to Be Used Again
Sustainable Private Label Products
CVS Total Home is Introducing Several New Products
Reusable Cafe Packaging
SFU Reduces Waste with Tap to Reuse and Smart Return Bin Tech
Bamboo Hot Beverage Cups
Celebration Packaging Debuts its Bamboo Fiber Hot Drink Cups
Eco-Friendly Elegant Combs
The Dark Tortoise Everywhere Comb is a Versatile & Practical Accessory
Stunning Nature-Inspired Tablescapes
Seedlip Taps Social Studies for its New Tablescape Kit
Biodegradable Glitter Innovations
USask Researchers Develop an Innovative Bio-Glitter Alternative
Eco-Friendly Lighter Collections
The BIC Ecolutions Lighters are Made with 55% Recycled Metal
Biodegradable Nail Tips
These Vegan Nail Tips Return Back to the Earth
Guitar-Shaped Cutting Scissors
Nikken Cutlery Designs the New Instrument-Shaped Scissors
Refined Meat Slicing Scissors
The Precision Chef Kitchen Scissors Have a Serrated Blade
Sustainable Dish-Cleaning Duos
Nellie's Launches a New Refillable Dish Stick and Dish Butter Soap
Compostable Foodservice Lines
The New Veridian™ Collection Targets Composter Contamination
Eco-Friendly Mobile Accessories
Samsung Unveils its New Eco-Friends Accessory Collection
Eco-Friendly Travel Cosmetics
The KinKind Travel Sets Bring Natural Cosmetics on the Road
Exclusive Chef Knives
Limited-Edition Blue Carapace Chef Knife Slices Food Beautifully