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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Plant-Based Cleaning Tools
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High-End Material EDC Accessories
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Multi-Material Home Composters
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Compostable Coffee Tumblers
The Earthmade Aromacup is Made from Bamboo-O Material
Ergonomic Foldable Knives
CIVIVI's Mini Praxis Knife Has a Comfortable Grippy Design
EDC Keychain Utility Knives
The 'Kiwi' Titanium Keychain Utility Knife is Lightweight Yet Durable
Featherweight Titanium Utility Knives
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Volcanic Topography Knives
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Reclaimed Plastic Pocket Knives
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Artisan Customized Knives
Architect Knives Lets Consumers Build Their Knife, Their Way
Ultra-Compact Outdoor Knives
The SlideWinder by Outdoor Edge has a Spring-Deployed Razor Blade
Adventurer-Backed Sustainable Watches
Luminox and Bear Grylls Design an Ocean Plastic Watch
Sustainable Stainless Steel Toothbrushes
The Singular Toothbrush Features Replaceable Components
Sustainable Dish-Cleaning Sets
Nellie's Dish Stick + Refills Tackle Kitchen Messes with Ease
Eco-Friendly QSR Trials
NextGen Consortium Partners with 30 California QSR on Reusable Cup Trial
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
Waste-Free Dishwasher Pods
Nellie's Clean Introduces Dish Cubed—a Sustainable Dishwasher Pod
Metallic Japanese Cutting Boards
The 'SIKI' Titanium Cutting Board Measures in at Just 1mm
Reusable Eco-Friendly Candles
The Sustainable Flames Reusable Candle Jar Reduces Waste
Edible Ice Cream Spoons
The Ministop Edible Spoon Offers an Alternative to Disposable Utensils
Corkscrew-Integrated Pocket Knives
The Opinel No.10 Corkscrew Knife is Perfect for Picnics
High-Tech Eco-Conscious Furniture
The WoodenWood Project Upcycles and Utilizes Robotic Printing
Digital Sustainable Food Solutions
Special Projects Debuts Eco Lenses to Help with Decision-Making
Eco-Friendly Restaurant Cups
Sulapac Partnered with Burger King in Finland for Biobased Cups
Plastic Intervention Programs
Cleancult's Program Helps Households Make Sustainable Changes
Sustainable Dishwashing Sets
This Zero Waste Dishwashing Starter Set Includes 3 Products
Collaborative Bento-Style Meal Kits
The Monbento x Opinel On-the-Go Meal Kit is All-in-One
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
Convenience-Focused Upcycled Tote Designs
Out of the Woods Enhances Its Out of the Ocean® Range
Eco-Friendly All-Purpose Cleaners
Cleancult is Cutting 90% of Single-Use Plastic
Electric Food Recyclers
The FoodCycler Eco 3 Turns Food Scraps into an Odor-Free By-Product
Eco-Friendly Consumable Packaging
This Biodegradable Composite Packaging is Transparent and Edible
Long-Lasting Compostable Dishcloths
Nellie's Swedish Dishcloths are an Eco Paper Towel Alternative
Sustainable Restaurant Meal Kits
Moveable Feast is an Eco Fine Dining Meal Kit Delivery Service
Home-Compostable Cutlery
This LifeMade Cutlery Offers a Sustainable Alternative to Plastic
Fully Compostable Food Packaging
ETG ECO GREEN Unveils a New Line of 100% Compostable Products
Aesthetically Functional Chopsticks
Restless Chopsticks Tableware by Marko Stanojevic are Elegant
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
Compostable Sugarcane Containers
Eco-Products' WorldView Containers are Foodsafe and Microwavable
Upcycled Circular Design Products
Cyrc Designs Expansive Products with Sustainable Themes
EDC Foldable Pocket Knives
The Quadrant Knife by Gerber has a Steel Tactical Blade
Eco-Friendly Hardwood Accessories
Grovemade Creates a New Series of Affordable Desk Organizers
Folding Fountain Drink Cups
New York Fries' New Cold Cups are 100% Biodegradable & Compostable
Chopstick-Crafted Homeware
RENEW by TRINITY Makes Artisan Designs from Reclaimed Bamboo Chopsticks
Compostable Food Packaging Brands
Shanghai Timeco Industrial Uses Sugarcane Bagasse for Packaging
Cup-Integrated Plates
Pairingware Solves the Struggle of Eating and Drinking with One Hand
Practical Kitchen Cookware Sets
The Prep Set and Cutting Board Set by Caraway Simplifies Meal Prep
Eco-Friendly Pencils
Sprout World Launches Eco-Friendly Plantable Pencils
Private Label Compostable Cutlery
Walmart Great Value Compostable Cutlery is Affordable
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
Reusable Produce Seals
Food Huggers Keep Sliced Vegetables and Open Containers Fresh for Longer
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
Intricate Food Waste Teahouses
Mitsubishi Jisho Design Uses Food Waste Materials for Its Pavilion
Sensibly Sharp Elevated Knives
Grovemade Presents a New Task Knife with Improvements
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
Stainless Steel Kitchen Gadgets
Box Clever Presents the Caraway Kitchen Gadget Set
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
Avocado-Shaped Vegetable Cutters
The Avo Multi-function Veggie Cutter is an Ergonomic Kitchen Tool
Triple-Blade Pivoting Razors
The Leaf Razor by Leaff Shave is Sustainable and Efficient
Eco-Friendly Wine Bottles
Aegg Introduces Two New Wine Bottle Designs at Imbibe Live
Recyclable Salad Packaging
GPI Taps Picadeli for its Recyclable Paperboard Lids for Salad Bowls
Biodegradable Restaurant Cutlery
'Koovee' Developed Temperature-Resistant and Eco-Friendly Cutlery
Upcycled Material Musical Instruments
The Yamaha Upcycling Guitar Concept Models are Sustainable
Summer-Ready Reusable Kitchen Towels
Cloud Paper's Swish Cloths are Adorable and Functional
Dynamic Timber Furniture Designs
Didi NG Wing Yin Unveils the New Down to Earth Collection
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
Upcycled Stool Designs
Space Copenhagen Designs a Stool with Coffee Shells and E-Waste for Mater
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
FSC-Backed Wooden Cutlery
Eco-Products Launches Wooden Cutlery for Food Service Applications
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
Elegant Snack Platter Sets
DBO Home's Hors D'oeuvres Set Includes Serving Trays, Knives and More
Recyclable Plastic-Free Coffee Cups
M&S Food is Launching Recyclable Coffee Cups
Curated Eco-Friendly Marketplaces
Me Mother Earth Boasts Eco Products for Various Purposes
Sustainable Outdoor Kitchen Designs
Ecoscape Has Introduced a New Range of Outdoor Kitchens
Cut-Resistant Kitchen Sponges
The Rescue Forever Sponge Has an Antimicrobial Design
Paper-Made Compostable Cutlery
EcoEdge Paper Cutlery is Made with FSC-Certified Material
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
Sustainable Brush Sets
Me Mother Earth Boasts Multipurpose Wood and Plant Fiber Cleaning Brushes
Playful Eco-Friendly Tech Accessories
The Samsung Eco-Friends Collection Has 55 Products
Low-Waste Shopping Solutions
ASDA, Avery Berkel & Hanshow are Enhancing Sustainability in the UK
City-Wide Single-Use Plastic Bans
Hong Kong is Banning Single-Use Plastic Items
Tactical EDC Rustic Knives
The Mossy Oak Mini Knife Boasts an All-Metal Design Structure
Compostable Foodservice Packaging
These Sabert Pulp Food Containers are Convenient
Sustainable Upcycled Glass Cups
HMM Design Creates a Unique Eco-Friendly Glass Cup
Biodegradable Single-Use Soap
Researchers at the Imperial College London Develop the Tab Soap
Compostable Cold Beverage Cups
The Plastic-Free Cold Cups from Continental Cup are Eco-Focused
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
Complimentary Wheat-Based Utensils
SeaWorld is Marking World Oceans Day with a Free Gift
Eco-Friendly Single-Use Cutlery
Better Earth Debuted Compostable Cutlery and a New Dispenser
Eco-Conscious Juice Boxes
Simple Times Mixers Supports Curbside Recycling with its New Packaging
Dependable Rustic Camping Utensils
The Opinel Grilling Set Has a Multipurpose Form
Sustainable Personal Cup Initiatives
Starbucks is Allowing Personal Cups to Be Used Again
Eco-Friendly Paper Towels
Bravo's Paper Towels are Made from 90% Recycled Materials
Reusable Cafe Packaging
SFU Reduces Waste with Tap to Reuse and Smart Return Bin Tech
Sustainable Private Label Products
CVS Total Home is Introducing Several New Products
Bamboo Hot Beverage Cups
Celebration Packaging Debuts its Bamboo Fiber Hot Drink Cups
Eco-Friendly Elegant Combs
The Dark Tortoise Everywhere Comb is a Versatile & Practical Accessory
Sustainable Toilet Paper Brands
HeyBamboo Boasts an Eco-Friendly Approach That Appeals to Users
Plastic-Free Sushi Trays
BioPak's Latest Innovation is Eco-Friendly Sushi Trays
Biodegradable Nail Tips
These Vegan Nail Tips Return Back to the Earth
Folding Travel Toothbrush Concepts
Uladzislau Patapchyk Designs the IO Travel Toothbrush Concept
Bamboo Sugarcane Paper Towels
The 'Tree Free Paper Towels' Embrace Renewable Materials
High-Quality Birch Kitchenware
Caraway Launches the New Prep Set and Birch Cutting Boards
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
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
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
Eco-Friendly Travel Cosmetics
The KinKind Travel Sets Bring Natural Cosmetics on the Road
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