Birchware Compostable Assorted Utensils (160mm) 24pcs.

I have to admit that I was very positively surprised to find that Birchware utensils are sturdy enough to compete with plastic utensils.

I ordered an assorted package to distribute samples to our local music festival organizers with whom my committee is working on implementing a zero waste initiative since last year (2012). Since we are collecting food waste we were looking for utensils that were compostable. I'm happy to report that the utensils past our scrutiny and that of the festival directors and they will now order a big number to provide them to the vendors at the festival a good faith effort in order to convince the vendors that this is the way to go in the future.

Unlike an earlier reviewer, we could not find any wood splinters on any of the utensil. They are smooth, do not taste of wood (unless you use it as a lolly-pop?). By comparison, Birchware utensils were actually sturdier and smoother than Aspenware. i suggest you order both to make up your mind.

For now I will give it 4-stars since I wish the fork prongs were a little longer )but this could perhaps compromise the sturdiness of it?).

I will update my review later in July 2013 when we had the opportunity to ask the audience for feedback!

Don't hesitate you will love this alternative to plastic!

I have been researching different compostable utensils for my new restaurant that is operating with "zero waste". I found the Birchware to be very functional for a wood utensil. The wood texture is definitely different than plastic, but not a bad different, just different. The fork worked fine for salads, potatoes and meat. Although carrots were hard to stab, which is pretty much true for any non-metal utensil. I found the knife to be very useful. We cut into a fairly tough skinned bratwurst and the serrated edge cut right through. It cut through a steak and baked potato just fine. I isn't a steak knife, so it wasn't a clean line, but it did the job plastic or cornware would do and it only takes 60 days to compost in a home composting system. I'm sold and will be using it in my restaurant.

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Used these for my daughter-in-law's baby shower. She is an environmentalist and these were perfect to support her feelings. Thanks!

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