Which tableware material is most eco-friendly: wood or plastic?
Wood and bamboo win on every eco metric.
Unlike plastic (500-1000+ years, microplastics) and most coated paper (plastic or PFAS liners), wood and bamboo are carbon-negative, decompose in 90-180 days and produce zero microplastic pollution.
Quick comparison
- Wood/Bamboo - carbon-negative, 90-180 days, zero microplastics, EU SUPD compliant
- Plastic - high carbon, 500-1000+ years, microplastics, banned by EU SUPD
- Paper - often lined with plastic/PFAS that defeats eco purpose