ASSESSMENT AS OF: JANUARY 2024
HOW TO GET STARTED
- Many states have banned single-use plastic utensils
- This set can be kept in the car or backpack and used instead of disposable flatware
- Keep a silicon stash bag to hold utensils after use
- Given the price point, buy several sets to always be prepared
EMBRACE
- These utensils are perfect substitutes for single-use plastic utensils when on the road
- The set covers most needs from spoons, forks, knives, straws, and chopsticks. The set also includes a pipe cleaner
- The canvas sleeve is fully biodegradable
- The utensils themselves are infinitely recyclable
AVOID PRODUCT TYPE
Disposable Plastic Utensils
AVOID
- Avoid plastic when you can - small decisions add up
- Single use plastic utensils have a 30-minute lifespan and then end up in landfill
- Very few plastics are recycled outside of Japan as such these will end up in landfill
- Once in the landfill, the utensils will start to emit microplastics
Noteworthy Product Attributes
Perfect on-the-go utensil set that offers an alternative to single-use plastics on the road. If you don't need to grab disposable restaurant utensils, don't. Use these instead.
Overall Sustainability Score - 86 / 100
Score Breakdown
Manufacturing (Score - 5/10) - Not made close to the target market
Distribution (Score - 5/10) - Not made close to the target market
Cost (Score - 8/10) - Cost about the same as a pack of disposable plastic utensils
Packaging (Score - 8/10) - Comes mostly in paperboard and cardboard packaging with some plastic (bag)
Effectiveness (Score - 10/10) - This is a very versatile kit and ideally suited for an "on the road" option for utensils. Many restaurants are not providing single-use utensils by law. These serve as a great alternative option
Lifespan (Score - 10/10) - Will likely last a lifetime with appropriate care
Fun (Score - 10/10) - Nicely packaged in a canvas roll-up sleeve. This utensil set covers most needs
Relevance (Score - 10/10) - A broad set of utensils means most needs are covered with this set
Disposal (Score - 10/10) - Made of steel and waxed canvas. The majority of this set is infinitely recyclable or biodegradable
Recycling (Score - 10/10) - Made of steel and waxed canvas. The majority of this set is infinitely recyclable or biodegradable
