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Environmentally friendly cutlery is typically made from renewable plant-based materials such as cornstarch, PLA, or sugarcane, making them biodegradable and compostable.

Item Name / Material Weight Size(mm) PCS/CTN Carton Size(cm) CPLA-02 CPLA Fork 4.8g 7inch/ 170mm 1000 44 18 23.5 CPLA-03 CPLA Spoon 4.9g 7inch/ 170mm 1000 34.5 19 19 CPLA-01 CPLA Knife 5g 7inch/ 180mm 1000 47.5 18 22.5 About CPLA : CPLA (Crystallized Polylactic Acid) represents a derivative of PLA (Polylactic Acid), of which bioplastics can be obtained from easily renewable resources like corn starch or sugarcane , consumer education. Due to the crystallization process in CPLA, the material’s toughness and heat resistance are increased, allowing this bioplastic to be used for high-temperature applications such as cutlery; otherwise, the regular PLA would soften or deform. Biodegradable and Compostable BPI Certified Eco-Friendly CPLA Utensils : CPLA cutlery is made from plant-based resources like corn starch, BPI-certified 100% industrial-compostable in 90 days, and can break down entirely in industrial composting facilities. Each of our Non-plastic fork, spoon, and knife has “compostable” embossed on it.

Under industrial composting conditions, PLA spoons typically decompose within 90 to 180 days, depending on the environment and local composting facilities — consumer education.

One of the most significant challenges in the transition to sustainable tableware and packaging is the economic cost. Currently, many biodegradable and compostable materials, such as those made from PLA (Polylactic Acid) or bagasse (sugarcane pulp), are more expensive than conventional plastic products , consumer education. The initial investment for manufacturers to switch to alternative materials can be substantial. A study by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation shows that, while the price of biodegradable materials is gradually decreasing due to improvements in production efficiency, these alternatives still cost 30-50% more than conventional plastics.

As awareness grows, the urgency for governments and industries to adopt sustainable alternatives to single-use plastics has increased. There is a clear call to replace harmful materials with biodegradable or compostable options that can decompose in natural environments or be recycled in closed-loop systems. The transition to sustainable alternatives is not just an environmental imperative, but a necessity for public health, biodiversity, and future economic stability. 2.