# Portable Eco Cutlery The Compact Chopsticks Are Environmentally Friendly and Transportable By Jordy E | Published 2013-03-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-compact-chopsticks References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/5991526/the-compact-chopsticks-youll-never-dine-unprepared-again) & [integrald](http://integrald.com/products/compact-chopsticks-color) The Compact Chopsticks provide an eco-friendly alternative to standard Japanese-style utensils. While chopsticks are often made with wood, both bad for the environment and for one's hands, these sets have been made with a combination of plastic and stainless steel. Attached to The Compact Chopsticks is a small green clip that holds the two sticks together. This clip also acts as a stand so that one can support the instruments while dining. This stand is cleanly as it keeps the beams from touching tables and food. These kitchen items are moreover aesthetically pleasing given the green, blue, red and orange color pairings, making it an excellent addition to one's kitchen and a thoughtful gift for sushi enthusiasts. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 21% | 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) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/kitchen) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Eco-friendly Utensils:** There is an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the development of sustainable and convenient utensils for on-the-go dining. - **Compact Kitchen Tools:** There is an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the design of portable and multi-functional kitchen utensils. - **Sustainable Dining Accessories:** There is an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the creation of environmentally conscious dining accessories. ### Who This Affects Most - **Housewares:** The housewares industry could benefit from developing eco-friendly and portable kitchen utensils. - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry could benefit from offering sustainable and convenient utensils for takeout and on-the-go dining. - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry could benefit from providing guests with environmentally conscious dining accessories that also enhance the guest experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Aesthetically Pleasing Cutlery Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-utensil-set.md) - [Flatpack Metal Utensil Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uphold-cutlery.md) - [Card-Size Travel Cutlery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travel-cutlery.md) - [Sustainable Wooden Cutlery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compostable-wooden-cutlery.md) - [Interchangeable All-in-One Cutlery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pinchy-cutlery.md) - [Aesthetically Functional Chopsticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/restless-chopsticks-tableware.md) - [Five-In-One Titanium EDC Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/titanium-edc-tool.md) - [Self-Sanitizing Titanium Cutlery Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-cutlery-set.md) - [Ultra-Durable Reusable Utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiultra-k-sporkit.md)