While incorporating a more sustainable approach to your daily lifestyle can be a challenging task, these eco-friendly cutlery examples are showcasing that helping out the environment doesn't have to be something difficult or costly.
Even though the most sought-after eating utensils are ordinarily of the stainless steel variety, opting to go the environmental approach to utilize products that are sustainable and eco-friendly is a much more socially conscious way to live one's life. By incorporating such aspects as biodegradable techniques, disposable materials and even edible products, these eco-friendly cutlery examples are sure to make eating a meal a much more enlightening experience.
From wonderfully flavorful edible spoons to arboreal eating utensils, these eco-friendly cutlery designs are offering some inventive ways to help give back to the environment.
20 Examples of Eco-Friendly Cutlery

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Built-In Spoon Lids
The Cho Hye-seung Yogurt Spoon Solves Cutlery Problems

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Sweet Edible Stirrers
The Ecookie Spoon Cleverly Cuts Down Plastic Use

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Nature-Mimicking Utensils
The Graft Biodegradable Tableware Set by Qiyun Deng is All Natural
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Packaging as Cutlery
SpoonLidz Fold-Out Spoons Under the Lid
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Edible Dishes
Biodegradable Picnic Ware
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Tree Trunk Cutlery
Tibits Vegetarian Restaurant Ads Use Giant Forks to Make Their Point
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Disposable Cutlery
The Bamboo Slips for Picnic are a Great Alternative to Common Plastic
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Arboreal Eating Utensils
Woodware from Gigodesign is an Elegant Set of Wooden Cutlery
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Tasty Flavorful Edible Spoons
These Dipping Spoons by Triangle Tree are 100% Digestible
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Germinating Eating Utensils
The Nature Wood Chopstick Grows a Tree After Consuming
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Sophisticated Disposable Spoons
New Money Silverware Elevates Plastic Cutlery from Single-Use
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Biodegradable Food-Shaped Utensils
These Eco-Friendly Utensils are Designed as Fruits & Vegetables
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Wallet-Ready Forks
The Credit Card Cutlery is Perfect for On-the-Go Eating and Clever Advertising
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Twiggy Eating Utensils
S & S by Sharon Myoung Merges Contemporary Tools with Woodland Offerings
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Eco Potato Cutlery
Spudware
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Heart-Shaped Sporks
This Multifunctional Cutlery Design Brings Out the Heart in Mundane Activities
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Environmentally Friendly Chopsticks
These Ying-Yang Utensils by Triangle Tree Waste Less Wood
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Biodegradable Cutlery
Aspenware Lets You Have Your Fork And Compost It Too
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Eating Utensils for Gardeners
Amazing 'Soil Cutlery' by Vladimir Rachev
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Paper Pulp Eating Utensils
Chung Ran Hee's Re-Paper Chopsticks are Made from Recycled Paper
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Micro Keychain EDC Tools
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Multi-Material Home Composters
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Compostable Coffee Tumblers
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Landscape-Honoring Pocket Knives
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EDC Keychain Utility Knives
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Artisan Customized Knives
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Reclaimed Plastic Pocket Knives
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Magnetic Titanium Utensil Accessories
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Adventurer-Backed Sustainable Watches
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Wood-Crafted Coffee Cups
The Keyaki To-Go Coffee Cup is Made from Wood for an Eco-Friendly Profile
Sustainable Dish-Cleaning Sets
Nellie's Dish Stick + Refills Tackle Kitchen Messes with Ease
Eco-Friendly Intricate Furniture Series
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Durable High-Performance Knives
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Algae-Made Slippers
These Vegan Slippers by Giestas Have a Food-Grade Form
Outdoor Dining Kits
Savour Helps Campers and Hikers Dehydrate Their Home-Cooked Meals
Ergonomic Instant Noodle Forks
Nendo x Nissin The Fork Supports Easy Eating of Instant Noodles
Metallic Japanese Cutting Boards
The 'SIKI' Titanium Cutting Board Measures in at Just 1mm
Upcycled Plastic Bag-Made Chairs
Sungai Watch Creates the Ombak Chair from Plastic Bags
Waste-Free Dishwasher Pods
Nellie's Clean Introduces Dish Cubed—a Sustainable Dishwasher Pod
Edible Wrapper Snack Bars
One Good Thing Bars Have a No-Waste Formulation
Reusable Eco-Friendly Candles
The Sustainable Flames Reusable Candle Jar Reduces Waste
Digital Sustainable Food Solutions
Special Projects Debuts Eco Lenses to Help with Decision-Making
Futuristic Imaginative Design Concepts
Toyota Introduces the Unique E-Collection of Products
Eco-Friendly Restaurant Cups
Sulapac Partnered with Burger King in Finland for Biobased Cups
Reusable Paper-Made Water Bottles
The 'reU' Reusable Water Bottle Concept is Recyclable
Plastic-Free Laser-Etched Produce
The Tesco Laser-Etched Avocados Reduce Packaging Waste
Plastic Intervention Programs
Cleancult's Program Helps Households Make Sustainable Changes
Sustainable Dishwashing Sets
This Zero Waste Dishwashing Starter Set Includes 3 Products
Recyclable Apple Packaging Initiatives
Superfresh Growers Introduces a New Sustainable Packaging
Plastic-Free Hotel Amenities
ZeroWaste Global Introduces Plastic-Free Guest Amenities for Hotels
Ultralight Customizable Pocket Knives
Deejo Pocket Knives Come in a Variety of Different Options
Everyday Sustainable Bags
Out of the Woods Offers Versatile Bags for Essentials
Aesthetically Pleasing Cutlery Kits
The ZOKU Pocket Utensil Set is Made with Stainless Steel
Convenience-Focused Upcycled Tote Designs
Out of the Woods Enhances Its Out of the Ocean® Range
Electric Food Recyclers
The FoodCycler Eco 3 Turns Food Scraps into an Odor-Free By-Product
Eco-Friendly All-Purpose Cleaners
Cleancult is Cutting 90% of Single-Use Plastic
Organic Ancient Design Furniture
The Earth To People Furniture Collection is Naturally Crafted
Compostable Fiber Tablewares
The Better Earth Farmer’s Fiber Retail Collection is BPI-Certified
Premium Knife Holder Launches
Cutluxe Launches Sleek Magnetic Knife Holder for Modern Kitchens
Long-Lasting Compostable Dishcloths
Nellie's Swedish Dishcloths are an Eco Paper Towel Alternative
Contemporary Eco-Friendly Pet Accessories
Biting Edge Unveils Elevated Modern Pet Accessories
Home-Compostable Cutlery
This LifeMade Cutlery Offers a Sustainable Alternative to Plastic
Eco-Friendly Sleek Office Furniture
Jenny Nordberg and Soeco Join on Refurbished Office Furniture
Fully Compostable Food Packaging
ETG ECO GREEN Unveils a New Line of 100% Compostable Products
Eco-Conscious Refillable Dish Sticks
Nellie's Aims to Revolutionize Eco-Friendly Dishwashing
Sustainability-Oriented Kids Toys
Learning Resources Unveils a New Sustainable Toy Capsule
EDC Foldable Pocket Knives
The Quadrant Knife by Gerber has a Steel Tactical Blade
Upcycled Circular Design Products
Cyrc Designs Expansive Products with Sustainable Themes
Folding Fountain Drink Cups
New York Fries' New Cold Cups are 100% Biodegradable & Compostable
Minimal Sustainable Pet Designs
Biting Edge Creates Beautiful Designs for Pets and Owners
Chopstick-Crafted Homeware
RENEW by TRINITY Makes Artisan Designs from Reclaimed Bamboo Chopsticks
Cup-Integrated Plates
Pairingware Solves the Struggle of Eating and Drinking with One Hand
Eco-Friendly Pencils
Sprout World Launches Eco-Friendly Plantable Pencils
Food-Based Toy Block Alternatives
LEGO Replaces its Plastic Bricks with a Eco-Friendly Options
Sustainable Cast-Iron Skillets
Hornbeam Skillets are Made with 95% Recycled Metal
Zero-Waste Hair Ties
Fizzy Goblet Introduces the New Zero-Waste Hair Ties Using Old Materials
Compostable Foodservice Packaging
The Eco-Products GreenStripe Line Has New Bags and Wraps
Eco-Friendly Toothbrushes
Singular Care is a Medical-Grade Stainless Steel Toothbrush
Sustainable Produce Packaging
These Cascades Eco-Friendly Produce Baskets are Recycled
Reusable Paper Lunch Bags
Out of the Woods Reinterprets a Nostalgic Lunch Classic
Eco-Friendly Biodegradable Straws
WinCup's phade® Straws are Reaching Milestones
Traditional Food Preservation Containers
The 'Twist' Food Storage Container Has a Hidden Chamber
Sensibly Sharp Elevated Knives
Grovemade Presents a New Task Knife with Improvements
Sustainable Compostable Coffee Cups
Starbucks Introduces Its New Better Cup for All Design
Compostable Foodservice Packaging
The Better Earth Farmer’s Fiber Collection is Being Expanded
Stainless Steel Kitchen Gadgets
Caraway’s New Kitchen Gadgets Set Made With 100% Stainless Steel
Eco-Friendly Pop-Up Restaurants
The Green Vic is End-to-End Sustainable in London
Compostable Single-Use Beer Cups
The BioPak Beer BioCup is Targeted Towards Stadiums and More
Stainless Steel Kitchen Gadgets
Box Clever Presents the Caraway Kitchen Gadget Set
Globally Inspired Microwavable Lunches
Bonduelle Lunch Bowls Entice Gen Z with Bold Flavors
Leaf-Inspired Colorful Trays
The LEAF Tray Joins the GOODS' EVERYDAY OBJECT Series
Strong Bamboo Towels
Panda Eco Paper is Made with Renewable 100% Organic bamboo
Sleek PFAS-Free Packaging
Celebration Packaging Unveils PFAS-Free Enviroware Compostable Packaging
Triple-Blade Pivoting Razors
The Leaf Razor by Leaff Shave is Sustainable and Efficient
Artisanal Wooden Kitchen Tools
WoodenHouse Presents an Alternative to Plastic Cooking Utensils
Skill-Building Weaning Bites
Organic Play + Learn Finger Foods by Earth's Best Help Self-Feeding
Biodegradable Restaurant Cutlery
'Koovee' Developed Temperature-Resistant and Eco-Friendly Cutlery
Upcycled Material Musical Instruments
The Yamaha Upcycling Guitar Concept Models are Sustainable
Bamboo-Based Sustainable Toiletries
'Caboo' Offers Wipes and Papers Made with Soft Bamboo
Convenience-Focused Lunch Boxes
The W&P BYO Lunch Bundle is a Convenient and Stylish Solution
Plastic-Free Compostable Sportswear
Community Clothing's Organic Athletic Uses Natural Materials
Eco-Conscious Canned Water
Wenlock Spring's Revamped Cans Appeal to Gen Z
Sustainable Upcycled Glass Cups
HMM Design Creates a Unique Eco-Friendly Glass Cup
Elegant Snack Platter Sets
DBO Home's Hors D'oeuvres Set Includes Serving Trays, Knives and More
Bat-Inspired Kitchen Scissors
OTOTO Presents the New Elizabat Scissors for the Kitchen
Sustainable Dish Sponge Alternatives
This 3-Pack of Pop Up Dish Sponges is Plastic-Free
Intuitive Countertop Composters
The Vego Kitchen Composter Enhances Home Gardening
Recyclable Plastic-Free Coffee Cups
M&S Food is Launching Recyclable Coffee Cups
Curated Eco-Friendly Marketplaces
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Sustainable Outdoor Kitchen Designs
Ecoscape Has Introduced a New Range of Outdoor Kitchens
On-the-Go Wine Accessories
Out of the Woods Presents the Ultimate Wine Bundle
Plastic-Free Kitchen Paper Towels
Betterway's Bamboo Paper Towels Are Compostable and Dye-Free
Eco-Friendly Sleek Cups
The New PAPLUS Tumbler has a Sustainable Build and Design
Multifunctional Sleek Camping Tools
Subin Kim Designs the Camfy Tools for the Outdoors
Environmentally Sustainable Glasses
Nathan Allan Glass Studios Cast Glass Features Recycled Cullet
Sustainable Brush Sets
Me Mother Earth Boasts Multipurpose Wood and Plant Fiber Cleaning Brushes
Tactical EDC Rustic Knives
The Mossy Oak Mini Knife Boasts an All-Metal Design Structure
City-Wide Single-Use Plastic Bans
Hong Kong is Banning Single-Use Plastic Items
Compostable Foodservice Packaging
These Sabert Pulp Food Containers are Convenient
Heavy-Duty Cutting Boards
The Epicurean BBQ Board Helps You Master the Grill
Eco-Friendly Sponge Cloths
Trader Joe's Reusable Sponge Cloths are an Alternative to Paper Towels
Biodegradable Face Towels
Ditoi Beauty's Disposable Face Towels are Hygienic and Eco-Friendly
Multi-Functional Pasta Spoons
OTOTO's Spoon Combines Functionality with Whimsical Design
Ocean Plastic Laptop Bags
Targus is Expanding its Eco-Friendly Product Offerings
Complimentary Wheat-Based Utensils
SeaWorld is Marking World Oceans Day with a Free Gift
Dependable Rustic Camping Utensils
The Opinel Grilling Set Has a Multipurpose Form
Eco-Conscious Juice Boxes
Simple Times Mixers Supports Curbside Recycling with its New Packaging
Eco-Friendly Single-Use Cutlery
Better Earth Debuted Compostable Cutlery and a New Dispenser
Sustainable Personal Cup Initiatives
Starbucks is Allowing Personal Cups to Be Used Again
APPI Eco-Friendly Furniture
Sabai Design is a Sustainable Furniture Disruptor Led by Woman Founder
Eco-Friendly Paper Towels
Bravo's Paper Towels are Made from 90% Recycled Materials
Sustainable Private Label Products
CVS Total Home is Introducing Several New Products
Reusable Cafe Packaging
SFU Reduces Waste with Tap to Reuse and Smart Return Bin Tech
Sustainable Toilet Paper Brands
HeyBamboo Boasts an Eco-Friendly Approach That Appeals to Users
Compostable Cutlery Dispensers
The Touch-Free Pressed Fiber Cutlery Dispenser is Hygienic
Plastic-Free Sushi Trays
BioPak's Latest Innovation is Eco-Friendly Sushi Trays
Ethical Tea Commercial Campaigns
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Folding Travel Toothbrush Concepts
Uladzislau Patapchyk Designs the IO Travel Toothbrush Concept
Bamboo Sugarcane Paper Towels
The 'Tree Free Paper Towels' Embrace Renewable Materials
Festive Eco-Friendly Apparel
EarthyTweens Offers Up a New Clothing Capsule for the Holidays
Compostable Takeout Containers
Good Start Packaging Launches a New Range of Takeout Containers
Versatile Ergonomic Knives
The Cutluxe Knife Collection Features German Steel Blades
Ocean-Friendly Seafood Meals
Green Chef's April Recipes Share Seafood Watch-Recommended Seafoods
Sustainable Biophilic Stools
Ponti Design Studio Presents the Inspired by Nature Stool
Artisan-Made Chef Knives
CutLuxe Presents Its 8" Chef Knife from the Artisan Series
Inclusive Tactile Cutlery Concepts
The Tactil Concept is a Cutlery Set for the Visually Impaired
Refined Meat Slicing Scissors
The Precision Chef Kitchen Scissors Have a Serrated Blade
Sustainable Dish-Cleaning Duos
Nellie's Launches a New Refillable Dish Stick and Dish Butter Soap
Compostable Foodservice Lines
The New Veridian™ Collection Targets Composter Contamination
Eco-Friendly Kids Lunchware
Duck Duck Books and Duck Duck Eco Goods Unveil a Lunchware Collection
Durably Designed Box Cutters
The 'X-Cutter' Multifunctional Box Opener Replaces 99 Utility Knives
Affordable Professional Grade Knives
CutLuxe Offers a Lineup of Artisan-Crafted Knives