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At-Home Chopstick Makers

The Chopstick Master Lets Consumers Make Their Own Chopsticks

— May 23, 2017 — Art & Design
Asian cuisines have been steadily rising in popularity around the world for decades now, and the Chopstick Master is a tool designed to combat one of the unfortunate byproducts of that increased popularity. The tool lets people create their own chopsticks at home, with a clever and easy-to-use system that helps with everything from carving to shaping to decorating.

Most East Asian cuisines are customarily eaten with chopsticks, and that means that restaurants (especially take-out restaurants) often provide diners with disposable chopsticks. These flimsy wooden implements get thrown away by the thousand at restaurants everywhere, leading to an upsetting amount of waste. With the Chopstick Master, consumers can skip the flaky wooden cutlery and create their own high quality sticks. All they need is a bit of time, some nice quality wood, and a will to make something.
Trend Themes
1. DIY Cutlery - The trend of at-home crafting extends to cutlery with tools like the Chopstick Master, providing an opportunity for disruptive innovations in the craft and home goods industries.
2. Sustainable Dining - Growing awareness around waste reduction and sustainability in dining cultures sparks innovations in reusable and eco-friendly cutlery, with the Chopstick Master providing an opportunity for greater consumer involvement.
3. Cultural Cooking - As more people embrace international cuisines in their homes, tools like the Chopstick Master that provide authentic cultural experiences and enable experimentation in the kitchen offer opportunities for innovation in the food tech and home goods industries.
Industry Implications
1. Kitchen Tools - Companies that produce cooking and serving utensils can explore the potential for at-home crafting tools like the Chopstick Master to appeal to consumers' desire for unique and personalized dining experiences.
2. Sustainability - The Chopstick Master is an example of a sustainable dining solution, indicating opportunities for innovation in eco-friendly and reusable cutlery to reduce waste in the food industry.
3. International Cuisine - As the popularity of international cuisine grows, there is potential for innovations in kitchen and dining tools like the Chopstick Master that enable home cooks to embrace cultural culinary traditions.
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