These Business Card-Sized 3-in-1 Utensils are Made out of Flexible Plastic
Alyson Wyers — December 4, 2014 — Art & Design
References: folditflat & fastcoexist
40 Billion plastic cutlery pieces are thrown out every year by Americans -- a statistic that will hopefully decrease with the invention of these 3-in-1 utensils. The Unitensil is a foldable eating utensil designed by Brooklyn-based Theo Steward-Stand that is a spoon, fork and knife in one. An alternative to carrying silverware around, the Unitensil is lightweight, flexible and pocket-sized.
Ideal for everyday life as well as activities like camping, traveling, mountain climbing and similar active pursuits, the 3-in-1 utensils are the size of a business card. The 5g tool is made out of polypropylene and despite its bendy nature, still offers a functional amount of rigidity. Retailing at less than a cup of coffee, the Unitensil is made in Massachusetts, thereby supporting US manufacturing.
Ideal for everyday life as well as activities like camping, traveling, mountain climbing and similar active pursuits, the 3-in-1 utensils are the size of a business card. The 5g tool is made out of polypropylene and despite its bendy nature, still offers a functional amount of rigidity. Retailing at less than a cup of coffee, the Unitensil is made in Massachusetts, thereby supporting US manufacturing.
Trend Themes
1. Eco-friendly Cutlery Alternatives - The trend of sustainable living inspires the creation of pocket-sized foldable utensils, creating opportunities for eco-friendly businesses to create innovative cutlery designs that reduce plastic waste.
2. Convenient and Portable Utensils - The demand for portable and lightweight utensils that are small and compact creates opportunities for businesses to create innovative space-efficient multi-functional tools.
3. Functional and Durable Materials - The trend in creating functional, durable and lightweight materials provides opportunities for businesses to create innovative and eco-friendly alternatives to traditional cutlery using recyclable materials such as polypropylene.
Industry Implications
1. Sustainable Manufacturing - The need for sustainable manufacturing creates opportunities for businesses to create eco-friendly alternatives to traditional cutlery using recycled materials.
2. Outdoor and Survival Gear - The demand for portable utensils creates opportunities for outdoor gear companies to create innovative space-efficient utensils that can be used in camping, traveling, mountain climbing and similar activities.
3. Food and Hospitality - The need for convenient and multi-functional utensils creates opportunities for food and hospitality businesses to provide innovative, portable and lightweight utensils for their customers.
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