# Paper Pulp Eating Utensils Chung Ran Hee's Re-Paper Chopsticks are Made from Recycled Paper By Michael Hines | Published 2011-03-18 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/re-paper-chopsticks References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/re-paper-chopstick-as-an-alternative-to-disposable-wooden-chopsticks/) Chung Ran Hee's Re-Paper Chopsticks are the most [eco-friendly eating utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cutlery-dispenser) you are likely to ever see. The Re-Paper Chopsticks are made from [recycled paper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pape) and eco-friendly glue and work just like their [wooden counterparts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-kitchen-tools). Simply tear the Re-Paper Chopsticks down the middle and then fold and glue them together to use them. I will admit that they are a little more troublesome to use than wooden ones, but they are 10 times more eco-friendly. Don't be surprised if designs like the Re-Paper Chopsticks become the standard as opposed to the exception in a few years time. The world is becoming an increasingly greener place and it is only a matter of time before even the smallest eco-offenders (chopsticks) are targeted. Consider this a warning, chopstick companies. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Eco-friendly Utensils:** There is a growing trend towards eco-friendly utensils like Chung Ran Hee's Re-Paper Chopsticks. - **Recycled Materials:** The use of recycled materials in consumer products, such as recycled paper for utensils, is on the rise. - **Sustainable Innovation:** Companies are focusing on developing innovative and sustainable alternatives to traditional products, such as eco-friendly chopsticks. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food Service:** The food service industry can explore opportunities to offer eco-friendly utensils as a more sustainable option to customers. - **Packaging:** The packaging industry has the potential to develop and manufacture eco-friendly packaging materials made from recycled materials like paper. - **Consumer Goods:** The consumer goods industry can tap into the demand for sustainable and eco-friendly products by introducing innovative utensils made from recycled materials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chopstick-Crafted Homeware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/renew-by-trinity.md) - [All-in-One Eco Party Plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knork-eco-party-plate.md) - [Bamboo Sugarcane Paper Towels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tree-free-paper-towels.md) - [Strong Bamboo Towels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panda-eco-paper.md) - [Absorbent Reusable Paper Towels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reusable-paper-towel.md) - [Paper-Free Kitchen Towels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reusable-paper-towels.md) - [Reusable Paper Towel Sheets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/papaya-reusables.md) - [Aesthetically Functional Chopsticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/restless-chopsticks-tableware.md) - [Eco-Friendly Instant Noodle Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-cup-packaging.md)