# Foldable Pocket Sporks These Business Card-Sized 3-in-1 Utensils are Made out of Flexible Plastic By Alyson Wyers | Published 2014-12-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3in1-utensils References: [fastcoexist](http://www.fastcoexist.com/3038772/this-foldable-knife-fork-spoon-fits-in-your-pocket-so-you-can-quit-throwing-out-plastic-uten) & [folditflat](http://www.folditflat.com/products/theostewartstand-gmail-com) [40 Billion plastic cutlery pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cutlery-dispenser) are thrown out every year by Americans -- a statistic that will hopefully decrease with the invention of these 3-in-1 utensils. The Unitensil is a [foldable eating utensil](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-folding-table) designed by Brooklyn-based Theo Steward-Stand that is a spoon, fork and knife in one. An alternative to carrying silverware around, the Unitensil is lightweight, flexible and pocket-sized. Ideal for everyday life as well as activities like camping, traveling, mountain climbing and similar active pursuits, the 3-in-1 utensils are the size of a business card. The 5g tool is made out of polypropylene and despite its bendy nature, still offers a functional amount of rigidity. Retailing at less than a cup of coffee, the Unitensil is made in Massachusetts, thereby supporting US manufacturing. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/kitchen) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Eco-friendly Cutlery Alternatives:** The trend of sustainable living inspires the creation of pocket-sized foldable utensils, creating opportunities for eco-friendly businesses to create innovative cutlery designs that reduce plastic waste. - **Convenient and Portable Utensils:** The demand for portable and lightweight utensils that are small and compact creates opportunities for businesses to create innovative space-efficient multi-functional tools. - **Functional and Durable Materials:** The trend in creating functional, durable and lightweight materials provides opportunities for businesses to create innovative and eco-friendly alternatives to traditional cutlery using recyclable materials such as polypropylene. ### Where This Applies - **Sustainable Manufacturing:** The need for sustainable manufacturing creates opportunities for businesses to create eco-friendly alternatives to traditional cutlery using recycled materials. - **Outdoor and Survival Gear:** The demand for portable utensils creates opportunities for outdoor gear companies to create innovative space-efficient utensils that can be used in camping, traveling, mountain climbing and similar activities. - **Food and Hospitality:** The need for convenient and multi-functional utensils creates opportunities for food and hospitality businesses to provide innovative, portable and lightweight utensils for their customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Flatpack Metal Utensil Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uphold-cutlery.md) - [Interchangeable All-in-One Cutlery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pinchy-cutlery.md) - [Aesthetically Pleasing Cutlery Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-utensil-set.md) - [Ultra-Durable Reusable Utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiultra-k-sporkit.md) - [Durable Sustainable Cutlery Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lollo.md) - [Interchangeable Component Cutlery Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opinel-picnic-cutlery-kit.md) - [Wearable QSR Utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kfc-finger-sporks.md) - [Magnetic Titanium Utensil Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eati-mag.md) - [Speculative Cutlery Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evolving-spoon.md)