Compostable cutlery manufactured from birch wood is the next eco-innovation on the horizon and Eco-Products is backing it. The new cutlery is certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and comes in 6.5-inch lengths that work with cold or hot foods. The kitchenware was made entirely out of birch wood and has obtained a 100% biobased score from the USDA BioPreferred Program. The FSC certification confidently assures consumers that the cutlery is crafted with environmental, social, and economic concerns in mind.
"This new wooden cutlery is a significant addition to our GreenStripe line," said Wendell Simonson, Director of Marketing for Eco-Products. "Fiber-only alternatives are becoming increasingly popular, and now there is an offering that doesn’t require foodservice operators to sacrifice on design or performance."
FSC-Backed Wooden Cutlery
Eco-Products Launches Wooden Cutlery for Food Service Applications
Trend Themes
1. Compostable Cutlery - Manufacturing compostable cutlery from renewable and sustainable sources such as birch wood presents an opportunity for the food service industry to provide environmentally-friendly options to consumers.
2. FSC Certification - The FSC certification for wooden cutlery provides a marketing opportunity for manufacturers to assure customers of their environmental, social, and economic concerns in their production process.
3. Fiber-only Alternatives - As fiber-only alternatives gain popularity, there is an opportunity for manufacturers to provide performance-driven options that do not compromise on design for foodservice operators.
Industry Implications
1. Food Service - Eco-friendly cutlery options such as FSC-backed wooden cutlery can be marketed as a unique selling point for environmentally conscious food service operators and manufacturers.
2. Sustainable Manufacturing - Manufacturing compostable cutlery from sustainable and renewable sources like birch wood presents an opportunity for sustainable manufacturing and reduces plastic waste in landfills.
3. Green Marketing - FSC certification and the use of sustainable sources such as birch wood in the production of compostable cutlery can be marketed as a selling point for eco-conscious businesses looking to differentiate themselves from competitors.