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Romantic Eco Utensils

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The Heart Part is a Cute Biodegradable Eating Tool

— February 9, 2012 — Eco
Great for parties or whenever you need a utensil on the go, Heart Part is an eating tool that offers a fork, knife and scoop in one. Created in the shape of a heart, this cute utensil is also eco-friendly as its 100 percent biodegradable and, according to Heart Part's promo video, "200% reusable."

Fatima Fazal, the founder of iHeart, created Heart Part to put the "love back into your food" while at the same time get more people to reduce their waste and reuse materials. Each Heart Part is made with 88 percent less plastic than the typical plastic cutlery, says PSFK.

There are five colors to choose from, and each set of 10 Heart Parts retails for $8.95 USD, with a portion of the profit going toward the 'Have A Heart' charity.
Trend Themes
1. Eco-friendly Utensils - The trend of creating eco-friendly utensils like Heart Part offers an opportunity to create a competitive advantage in the market and reduce waste.
2. Multi-functional Utensils - The trend of creating utensils that offer multiple functions like the Heart Part provides opportunities for innovation by combining functions to create a unique product.
3. Sustainable Packaging - The trend of developing sustainable packaging like the Heart Part package provides opportunities to create packaging that matches the product's eco-friendly message.
Industry Implications
1. Food and Beverage - The food and beverage industry can innovate by introducing sustainable and eco-friendly utensils that align with the industry's commitment to sustainability.
2. Packaging - The packaging industry can participate in developing sustainable packaging options for cutlery like Heart Part that can help reduce waste and promote eco-friendliness.
3. Charitable Organizations - Charitable organizations can partner with Heart Part to leverage their eco-friendly message and raise funds for their cause.
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