# Biodegradable Bowls This Line of Stylish and Functional Tableware is Made from Food Waste By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-07-01 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biodegradable-bowls References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/biodegradable-bowls-made-food-waste/) & [whomade.it](http://www.whomade.it/prodotti.php/en/foodscapes/545) 'FOODSCAPES' is a new project that uses food waste to create stylish and functional biodegradable bowls. While many organizations have made efforts to help consumers cut down on food waste, this project focuses on turning leftover food scraps into a form of useful tableware. The new biodegradable bowls are made entirely from edible leftover food waste. This material is then shaped and molded into stylish seed-shaped bowls. The bowls are free from additives, preservatives, correctors, thickeners, colorants and other artificial agents, making them safe for holding dry foods. Once you finish using the bowls, they can be dissolved with water and used as a form of fertilizer. The biodegradable bowls not only offer a more [sustainable form of tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/talking-tables-table-kind), but they also help to put consumer food waste to better use. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Food Waste Upcycling:** Businesses can innovate food waste upcycling projects like creating tableware from leftover edible materials. - **Biodegradable Tableware:** Companies can develop more eco-friendly tableware options made from natural and biodegradable materials for sustainability and environmental initiatives. - **Circular Economy:** Organizations can embrace circular economy models to develop products that are sustainable and can be easily reused or recycled. ### Where This Applies - **Food Manufacturing:** Food manufacturing companies can explore and invest in innovative solutions for upcycling food waste to create marketable products. - **Tableware Manufacturing:** Tableware manufacturers can transition to using biodegradable and eco-friendly materials for their products to appeal to environmentally conscious consumers. - **Agriculture and Fertilizer:** Agriculture and fertilizer companies can explore the possibilities of using biodegradable tableware as a form of fertilizer to reduce waste and support sustainable agriculture. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Edible Dog Food Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/juliane-fink.md) - [Recyclable Food Delivery Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recyclable-delivery-bowls.md) - [Compostable Fiber Tablewares](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/farmers-fiber-retail-collection.md) - [All-in-One Eco Party Plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knork-eco-party-plate.md) - [Compostable Takeout Containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compostable-takeout-containers.md) - [Chic Sustainable Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-side-table.md) - [Sustainable Edible Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haeckels-3.md) - [Plastic-Free Food Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plasticfree-food-packaging.md) - [Fully Compostable Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compostable-seed-packaging.md)