Comparison of different types of disposable cutlery

　　Whether you want to make a good impression on your guests or make a difference in the environment, it's important to choose the right type of cutlery. Disposable cutlery comes in several different material types. Choosing the best cutlery for your business will depend on the food you serve, your environmental goals, and your budget. Depending on your business' needs, desires and budget, each type of tableware material can provide advantages or disadvantages for your business.

　　The most common type of disposable cutlery is made of plastic. Plastic cutlery is made of polypropylene or polystyrene. Polypropylene is the least expensive bendable polypropylene fork. Polypropylene is the most flexible plastic cutlery option. It can withstand maximum twisting and bending before breaking. Polypropylene has a heat resistance of 250°F before deformation. Polypropylene cutlery is available in lightweight, mediumweight and heavyweight grades, and in a variety of lengths and sizes. However, polypropylene is recyclable, but acceptance varies by state and facility. Before disposing of any product, check with your commercial carrier to verify that they accept polypropylene dishes in your area. The bottom line is that polypropylene is not compostable.

　　This leads to the need for environmentally friendly disposable cutlery that can be composted at home or in a commercial facility will leave a smaller footprint on the planet and is considered more environmentally friendly. More environmentally friendly disposable tableware options include CPLA, bamboo, molded fiber and wood.

　　CPLA is also known as crystalline polylactic acid, sometimes referred to as PLA. CPLA is more expensive than disposable plastic tableware, but is the least expensive environmentally friendly option. CPLA disposable cutlery is certified compostable and can be composted in commercial composting facilities in 60-180 days. cPLA has a heat resistance of 185°F before deformation. It is available in lightweight, mediumweight and heavyweight grades, and in a variety of lengths and sizes. However, CPLA is very stiff and will break under extreme pressure.

　　Bamboo is a rapidly renewable resource, making it the best choice for disposable cutlery. Bamboo is more expensive than plastic and CPLA tableware. The price of bamboo is similar to molded fiber. Bamboo tableware is certified as compostable. It is smooth and lightweight. Bamboo is heat resistant up to 200°F. If you want to showcase your sustainability efforts, bamboo tableware makes it obvious to your customers that you are making product decisions with the entire product life cycle in mind. Bamboo tableware does not use light, medium or heavy as an indicator of tableware density or size. The strength of bamboo tableware will be determined by the size and length of the product and will vary from manufacturer to manufacturer. There is no one standard color for bamboo tableware. Colors may vary from product to product.



　　Finding the right disposable cutlery to meet your company's needs is important to customer satisfaction and the success of your business. If you need these wholesale disposable cutlery, Hyde can provide wholesale disposable cutlery services to support your business's disposable cutlery needs. We know that choosing the right balance of performance and price can be a challenge. Hyde can recommend the best products for the unique needs of your business.