# Disposable Cutlery The Bamboo Slips for Picnic are a Great Alternative to Common Plastic By Meghan Young | Published 2009-11-25 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bamboo-slips-for-picnic References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2009/11/25/punch-a-knife-and-some-forks/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:) Considering plastic is becoming increasingly taboo, it was only a matter of time before one of the most common products was replaced with a more [eco-friendly option](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holy-carp-packaging), such as the Bamboo Slips for Picnic. This convenient [cutlery set](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lollo) comes in a thin sheet form, allowing for easy packing. This clearly means more room for food! The Bamboo Slips for Picnic feature [press-out knives, forks and spoons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/talking-tables-table-kind). But don’t throw out the remaining material, tap that imagination and utilize it for something else. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Eco-friendly Cutlery:** Opportunities for innovative, sustainable alternatives to common plastic cutlery. - **Convenient Packaging:** Disruptive innovation in cutlery packaging, offering thin and easy-to-pack sheet form. - **Reuse of Material:** Creative solutions for repurposing the remaining material from cutlery sheets. ### Who This Affects Most - **Eco-friendly Products:** Innovative companies developing eco-friendly alternatives to plastic cutlery. - **Packaging Industry:** Companies exploring new packaging formats for cutlery and other products. - **Creative DIY:** Industries focusing on creative ways to repurpose materials, such as those from cutlery sheets. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [All-in-One Eco Party Plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knork-eco-party-plate.md) - [Sustainable Wooden Cutlery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compostable-wooden-cutlery.md) - [Flatpack Metal Utensil Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uphold-cutlery.md) - [Card-Size Travel Cutlery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travel-cutlery.md) - [Interchangeable Component Cutlery Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opinel-picnic-cutlery-kit.md) - [Aesthetically Pleasing Cutlery Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-utensil-set.md) - [Compostable Cutlery Dispensers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cutlery-dispenser.md) - [Interchangeable All-in-One Cutlery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pinchy-cutlery.md) - [Reusable Folding Storage Plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calzone-tableware.md)