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# Waste-Reducing Paperboard Spoons
EcoTensil’s AquaDot EcoSpoon is Sturdy, Smooth and Plastic-Free

By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2021-02-06 | Eco
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecospoon
References: [fabnews.live](https://fabnews.live/ecotensil-launches-the-new-aquadot-range-of-plastic-free-paperboard-cutlery-in-the-eu-ahead-of-single-use-plastic-ban/)

Ahead of a ban on single-use plastic in the EU, EcoTensil is introducing a new range of plastic-free paperboard cutlery that includes the plastic-free, recyclable and foldable AquaDot EcoSpoon. The smooth and sturdy eating utensil has one "bend to touch dots" fold and it offers a waste-reducing alternative to plastic eating utensils.

While there are some [sustainable cutlery designs that are single-use](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evolving-spoon) and others that are [designed to last a lifetime](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lollo), this one is part of a solution that falls somewhere in between, as the new AquaDot range introduces solutions that are longer lasting. The [folding paper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/talking-tables-table-kind) "multi-tensils" have the potential to replace spoons and sporks included with to-go cups and trays, as well as other grab-and-go snacks and meals.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 5.7/10
- Popularity: 79% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 9%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco)

## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Plastic-free Cutlery:** The rise of plastic-free cutlery creates opportunities for innovative and eco-friendly food service products.
- **Sustainable Eating Utensils:** The demand for sustainable eating utensils sparks innovation in alternative materials and designs.
- **Foldable Multi-tensils:** Foldable multi-tensils introduce a convenient and eco-friendly alternative to single-use cutlery.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Food Service:** The food service industry can capitalize on the opportunity to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly eating utensils.
- **Packaging:** The packaging industry can innovate eco-friendly packaging that includes foldable multi-tensils for grab-and-go snacks and meals.
- **Sustainability:** The rise of sustainable cutlery drives the growth of the larger sustainability industry, with opportunities for new product development and waste-reducing solutions.

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