Bamboo is a renewable resource that has multiple packaging applications. Our Bamboo packaging is designed to be reusable.
The birchwood used on our wooden cutlery is 100% compostable. It is a perfect and stylish alternative to single-use plastic cutlery.
Wood Food Packaging - Bamboo & Birchwood Cutlery
Wooden food packaging isn’t uncommon, most notably are wooden cutlery options. Made from bamboo and birchwood, our wooden cutlery provides a sustainable alternative to single-use plastic knives, forks, spoons, and chopsticks.
As a cost-effective and eco-friendly alternative, our bamboo and birchwood cutlery is great for a wide range of purposes, can be re-usable, and can be composted or recycled.
Bamboo Cutlery
Bamboo is one of the fastest-growing renewable resources in the world, making it a highly sustainable option for disposable food packaging and utensils.
Benefits of Bamboo Cutlery
- Reusable & durable – naturally strong, resistant to breaking, and safe for both hot and cold foods. Bamboo cutlery can be cleaned and re-used depending on food application
- Food safe – non-toxic, odour-free, and splinter-free for comfortable use. Our bamboo cutlery doesn’t alter taste, and doesn’t have any chemicals to leech into food.
Best Uses for Bamboo Cutlery
- Takeaways and cafés serving salads, noodle bowls, curries, and street food
- Catering for events, festivals, and outdoor dining where durability matters
Birchwood Cutlery
Our birchwood cutlery is made from responsibly sourced wood and is 100% compostable, breaking down naturally after use. Birchwood offers a smooth finish and is lightweight yet sturdy.
Benefits of Birchwood Cutlery
- Compostable – our birchwood products are commercially compostable
- Practical & strong – suitable for both hot and cold dishes. Much like our bamboo cutlery, our birchwood cutlery doesn’t alter the taste of food
- Cost-effective – affordable while still offering an eco-friendly solution
Best Uses of Birchwood Cutlery
- Quick-service restaurants, food trucks, and takeaway outlets
- Businesses looking for a stylish yet affordable plastic-free alternative
Disposal for Wooden Cutlery
Both bamboo and birchwood cutlery are fully compostable. In commercial composting facilities, they can break down in as little as 12 weeks.
They can also be placed in home compost bins, though decomposition time may vary depending on conditions.
Wooden Cutlery FAQs
Is wooden cutlery safe for hot foods?
Yes. Both bamboo and birchwood are heat resistant, making them suitable for hot dishes such as soups, curries, and hot drinks.
Does wooden cutlery affect the taste of food?
No. Our cutlery is designed to be neutral in taste and odour, ensuring the food experience is not compromised.
Can wooden cutlery be reused?
Bamboo cutlery is naturally more durable and can be reused a few times if washed carefully. Birchwood is intended for single use but will not splinter or break easily during use.
Is wooden cutlery compostable at home?
Yes. Both bamboo and birchwood can go into a home compost bin, though the thickness of the product may impact composting time.
Please see our disposal page for more disposal information.
Why choose wood over plastic cutlery?
Wooden cutlery is 100% plastic-free, renewable, and compostable helping to meet environmental goals, whilst being a cost-effective alternative that isn’t subject to recent tax increases.