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Recycled Plastic Cutlery

This New Disposable Plastic Cutlery from Preserve is 100% Recycled

— January 30, 2017 — Eco
Created in collaboration between UrthPact LLC and Preserve, this disposable plastic cutlery is crafted using recycled materials in an effort to decrease the number of new materials that are needed to be manufactured.

The cutlery is meant to be used in a single-use manner by restaurants and cafes in a bid to make use of the massive amount of plastic that is recycled.

Set to start rolling out at dining locations immediately, the disposable plastic cutlery will be available at about 400 locations by March 1 of this year. The cutlery will help to make use of recyclable materials and help to extend the life of them by using it for a new product. This will help to decrease some of the waste that is created by businesses and reduce environmental impact in various ways.
Trend Themes
1. Recycled Plastic Cutlery - This trend of using recycled materials for disposable plastic cutlery presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the packaging industry.
2. Single-use Sustainability - The trend of using disposable plastic cutlery as a way to utilize recycled materials opens up opportunities for disruptive innovation in the food service industry, specifically in delivering eco-friendly options.
3. Waste Reduction Solutions - The trend of creating disposable plastic cutlery from recycled materials offers disruptive innovation opportunities in the waste management industry by providing more sustainable alternatives.
Industry Implications
1. Packaging - The packaging industry can tap into the trend of using recycled materials for disposable plastic cutlery by developing innovative packaging solutions that are both eco-friendly and functional.
2. Food Service - The food service industry can take advantage of the trend of single-use sustainability by providing customers with eco-conscious options, such as offering reusable or compostable alternatives to traditional disposable plastic cutlery.
3. Waste Management - The waste management industry can capitalize on the trend of waste reduction solutions by implementing efficient recycling systems that can handle the increased demand for recycling and processing recycled plastic cutlery.
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