# Biodegradable Cutlery Aspenware Lets You Have Your Fork And Compost It Too By Cory Kierstead | Published 2009-01-22 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/have-your-fork-and-compost-it-too-compostable-cutlery References: [aspenware](http://aspenware.ca) & [aspenware](http://aspenware.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4&Itemid=8) As we all try and live our lives as green as possible, once simple pleasures such as having a family BBQ with [disposable plates and cutlery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/talking-tables-table-kind) have now become taboo. Aspenware, a company based in British Columbia, Canada may have the solution to put the convenience back into the BBQ while helping you live green at the same time. Aspenware has developed a process that enables them to turn trees that would normally just rot after logging left them behind into [cutlery for your table](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lollo)! The company claims their product will totally break down in your [backyard compost](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/efficient-composting-technology) within 65 days - with proper management of course. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sustainable Packaging:** Opportunity for creating biodegradable alternatives for single-use items like cutlery. - **Circular Economy:** Opportunity to transform waste materials into valuable products through innovative processes. - **Green Living:** Opportunity to incorporate eco-friendly solutions into everyday activities, like using biodegradable cutlery. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Packaging Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity lies in developing sustainable packaging solutions like biodegradable cutlery. - **Forestry Industry:** Opportunity to explore new ways of utilizing leftover trees after logging to create value-added products like biodegradable cutlery. - **Food Service Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity lies in adopting eco-friendly practices and offering biodegradable cutlery to customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Compostable Cutlery Dispensers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cutlery-dispenser.md) - [All-in-One Eco Party Plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knork-eco-party-plate.md) - [Kid-Friendly Biobased Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biobased-tableware.md) - [Flatpack Metal Utensil Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uphold-cutlery.md) - [Compostable Fiber Tablewares](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/farmers-fiber-retail-collection.md) - [Fully Compostable Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compostable-seed-packaging.md) - [Card-Size Travel Cutlery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travel-cutlery.md) - [Bio-Based Single-Use Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/verigreen-plus.md) - [Biotransformable Cup Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/verigreen.md)