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Waste-Reducing Paperboard Spoons

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

EcoTensil’s AquaDot EcoSpoon is Sturdy, Smooth and Plastic-Free

— February 6, 2021 — Eco
Ahead of a ban on single-use plastic in the EU, EcoTensil is introducing a new range of plastic-free paperboard cutlery that includes the plastic-free, recyclable and foldable AquaDot EcoSpoon. The smooth and sturdy eating utensil has one "bend to touch dots" fold and it offers a waste-reducing alternative to plastic eating utensils.

While there are some sustainable cutlery designs that are single-use and others that are designed to last a lifetime, this one is part of a solution that falls somewhere in between, as the new AquaDot range introduces solutions that are longer lasting. The folding paper "multi-tensils" have the potential to replace spoons and sporks included with to-go cups and trays, as well as other grab-and-go snacks and meals.
Trend Themes
1. Plastic-free Cutlery - The rise of plastic-free cutlery creates opportunities for innovative and eco-friendly food service products.
2. Sustainable Eating Utensils - The demand for sustainable eating utensils sparks innovation in alternative materials and designs.
3. Foldable Multi-tensils - Foldable multi-tensils introduce a convenient and eco-friendly alternative to single-use cutlery.
Industry Implications
1. Food Service - The food service industry can capitalize on the opportunity to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly eating utensils.
2. Packaging - The packaging industry can innovate eco-friendly packaging that includes foldable multi-tensils for grab-and-go snacks and meals.
3. Sustainability - The rise of sustainable cutlery drives the growth of the larger sustainability industry, with opportunities for new product development and waste-reducing solutions.
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