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Rapid increasement of plastic consumption occurs due to the great demand. From the 1.5 million of tons recorded in 1950, the global production of plastic raised to 322 millions of tons in 2015. Today the amount of plastic we produce in a year is equal to the amount of plastic that was produced between 1950 and 1975. All these plastic products led to plastic pollutions. The invention addresses multiple critical issues associated with single-use plastic cutlery, including long decomposition times, microplastic pollution, and non-renewable resource dependency.

Therefore, we have decided to innovate a biodegradable spoon in the act of a small contribute to reduce waste of plastic. Plastic, as well as we know are non-biodegradable substances that are made of natural materials such as cellulose, coal, natural gas, salt and crude oil through a polymerisation or polycondensation process. In our study, the biodegradable spoon is composed of environmentally friendly and food-safe materials such as plant-derived starches (e.g., corn, tapioca), cellulose fibers, natural gums, and food-grade waxes, including beeswax or carnauba wax, acting as a moisture barrier or a coating for the spoon. These components are selected for their biodegradability, easy to decompose, mechanical strength, and safety for both human consumption and environmental exposure.

The making procedures are after mixing the ingredients are the molding or compression processes into a mold. Then, it is leave to dry under the sun. Spoonature can be easily decomposes naturally in soil or compost environments within weeks, depending on the composition and environmental conditions, leaving no toxic residue.

This innovation may decrease the number of pollution caused by plastic waste in the world and it will give us a promising future.