But that shouldn’t be the motivation behind keeping our lands and oceans plastic-free. If we fail to stop the use and abuse of plastic cutlery, we’re actively contributing to the brutal killings of these innocent animals. How bad is plastic cutlery for the environment? What we are doing to the forests of the world is but a mirror reflection of what we are doing to ourselves and to one another.” Chris Maser Plastic cutlery pieces are quite sharp and once inside, they can cause internal injuries and bleeding. Additionally, the plastic cutlery chemicals are contaminated and slowly release toxins into the body of animals. If a poisoned creature is consumed by a larger animal such as a sea lion or whale, it can be dangerous for the ecosystem at large. Look after the land and it will look after you. Destroy the land and it will destroy you.” Native Saying

One 2018 study revealed how ingesting only 14 pieces of plastic can increase the death rate of sea turtles by a whopping 50%! Anything else is very decent. Feels nice in hand, great sized tin; maybe a little heavy. All utensils screw together securely. What is the use of a house if you haven’t got a tolerable planet to put it on?” Henry David Thoreau Climate change is destroying our path to sustainability. Ours is a world of looming challenges and increasingly limited resources. Sustainable development offers the best chance to adjust our course.” Ban Ki-moon Scientists are certain these numbers will continue rising rapidly if we fail to take action. So disturbing… How can plastic kill sea animals?At some point, you must have come across some disturbing images of ocean and land creatures who mistakenly ingest plastic ware, shopping bags, hooks, and small adventure gear. Sadly, most of them are badly injured and beyond the point of being saved, ultimately losing their life to plastic pollution. Using plastic cutlery may be easy and cheap, but it’s causing more damage to our environment than good! This item is portable enough to travel everywhere with me - liked it so much I bought another set for a pal.

According to scientists, plastic forks, knives, and spoons need around 200 years to decompose. And this is only possible under strong sunlight. With time, the compounds reach the soil and water, affecting the plants, sealife, and poisoning animals. The entire food chain can be poisoned only through improper disposal of plasticware. Now imagine a bird circling above the water or a fish floating near the surface, seeking daily morsel. They consume these pieces of micro-plastic, mistaking them for food from afar. Ok: OCD bad bits first. The different parts do not align smoothly; there is a slight ridge between extensions. The knife is…. well, ok-ish. A bit dull, a bit impractical. We all need to work together, because there are no jobs on a dead planet; there is no equity without rights to decent work and social protection, no social justice without a shift in governance and ambition, and, ultimately, no peace for the peoples of the world without the guarantees of sustainability.” Sharan BurrowNevertheless, fortunately we are passed all that, and we are all set up now and we want to make it right for you. More than 5.25 trillion pieces of plastic garbage are currently floating in the seas and oceans around the world. This deadly pollution consists of fishing gear, cigarette butts, broken shards of plastic cutlery, bottle caps, plastic bags, and even fragments of balloons. Brilliant little metal cutlery set. A full size spoon head and fork, with the options of extending them longer, but detaches into a great compact size.

I've been putting off buying a set for a while now, but I'm so glad I finally pulled the trigger thanks to a glowing review from a camping buddy. Nice little silicone lined storage tin, great build quality. Bought as an extra birthday present for someone who loves this kind of thing and will almost certainly carry it daily. She loved it.

The first rule of sustainability is to align with natural forces, or at least not try to defy them.” Paul Hawken