Aspenware – Compostable Utensils

I am usually against using plastic utensils when other options are available.  When I must use plastic, I always wonder how much more money it would really cost companies to buy and eco-friendly alternative.

I’ve been using Aspenware compostable utensils with great success.  They are really strong and durable.  I feel that they would be much better when cutting tough foods (like meat) than plastic utensils which I have easily snapped.

Just for the purposes of this review I used a set and washed them by hand to see how reusable they were.  They aren’t intended for that, so that didn’t really work well.  They were a bit more rough and splintery after being washed.  At this time it would then be best to put them in your compost pile and they break down in 65 days. w

The packaging and cellulose wrapping is completely compostable also.  Since wood is a natural product each utensil is a unique piece.  These are all made from British Columbia birch and aspen- woods that are usually burnt or left to rot during the regular logging.  I think that is a great product from a company that obviously wants to do good for the environment.  If you use plastic cutlery often, you should consider using Aspenware.