# Plant-Based Dishware 'Planetware' Are Zero-Waste Dishes Made Entirely from Vegetables By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-05-23 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-dishes References: [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1036521425/planetware-i-tableware-thats-good-for-the-earth?ref=category) & [ethosplanetware](http://ethosplanetware.com) Premised on the cradle-to-cradle design philosophy, these sustainable dishes are thoughtfully made from natural plant ingredients. 'Planetware' dishes not only look great, but their responsible production makes them great for the earth as well. Unlike other [compostable dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holy-carp-packaging) on the market that are chocked-full of chemicals and dyes, Planetware products are exclusively made from bamboo, rice husk and corn and colored with synthetic-free vegetable dye. Although made from natural ingredients, the dishes are highly durable and completely shatterproof. They are also microwave and dishwasher-safe, making them just as convenient as traditional tablewear. And should you ever do away with your Planetware, each dish is compostable making the product entirely waste-free. While these sustainable dishes are not currently available for sale, the company is currently running a [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spongik-eco-dishwasing-sponge-set) campaign to bring their eco-friendly designs to consumers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Social Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialbusiness) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Plant-based Sustainability:** Opportunity for businesses to explore plant-based materials for sustainable products. - **Zero-waste Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for businesses to explore zero-waste design philosophy in product development. - **Chemical-free Production:** Businesses can explore using chemical-free production methods in creating sustainable products. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Sustainable Consumer Goods:** Opportunity for sustainable consumer goods companies to create zero-waste products using plant-based materials. - **Eco-friendly Home Goods:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for businesses to create eco-friendly home goods using cradle-to-cradle design philosophy. - **Alternative Tableware:** Businesses can explore producing alternative tableware made from natural plant ingredients and colored with synthetic-free vegetable dye. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Kid-Friendly Biobased Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biobased-tableware.md) - [Coordinated Children-Focused Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tableware-bundle-for-children.md) - [Compostable Fiber Tablewares](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/farmers-fiber-retail-collection.md) - [Chic Stackable Tableware Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tableware-ecosystem.md) - [Fully Compostable Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compostable-seed-packaging.md) - [Reusable Folding Storage Plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calzone-tableware.md) - [Sustainable Wooden Cutlery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compostable-wooden-cutlery.md) - [Bio-Based Single-Use Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/verigreen-plus.md) - [Recyclable Kid-Friendly Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-dish-1.md)