1. Stainless Steel: The Superhero of Sustainable Dinnerware
Pros: Basically indestructible. No taste issues. Dishwasher safe. Can be recycled after use.
Cons: Bit heavy. Might make you feel like you’re camping. Not microwave safe.
Best for: Lifetime use, people who break everything (you know who you are).
Caution: You just need to watch your pocket as they are usually costlier option.

2. Glass: Crystal clear and here to stay
Pros: Dishwasher and Microwave safe. Can be recycled after use.
Cons: Heavy and most delicate of the lot. Easily breaks and shatters.
Best for: Use at home, people who are gentle with stuff.
Caution: Handle with care. At the time of disposal, hand it over for recycling.

3. Ceramics: The not-so earthen choice
Pros: Easy to use, Dishwasher and Microwave safe.
Cons: Heaviest of the options. Easily breaks and chips. Cannot be recycled or biodegradable.
Best for: Use at home, people who are very careful in handling stuff(you know who you are).
Caution: Avoid the cheap stuff available.

4. Bamboo: The OG of Eco-Friendly Dinnerware
Pros: Grows faster than my kid’s shoe size – that’s about bamboo only.
Cons: Most bamboo tableware are mixed or coated with toxic chemicals such as formaldehyde or boric acid – that’s carcinogenic. Can’t handle hot stuff. If not treated properly, they leave a weird taste.
Best for: Cold snacks, picnics.
Caution: Check the fine lines about the product before you purchase. Consider our bamboo fiber biocomposites based products that are safe and sustainable.

5. Wheat Straw: Not Just for Scarecrows Anymore
Pros: Dishwasher safe. Microwave safe. Better than plastic.
Cons: Mostly made in China, so you never know what you get.
Best for: Everyday use, clumsy people (guilty), hot meals.
Caution: Check where the products are made before you purchase. Explore our rice husk biocomposites based products instead of wheatstraw.

6. Recycled Plastic: When You Can’t Quit Plastic Cold Turkey
Pros: Durable. Dishwasher safe. Microwave safe. Familiar feel.
Cons: Hard to distinguish good and the bad ones.
Best for: Outdoor use, kids who treat plates like frisbees.
Caution: Look for only certified products with proper traceability of materials.

7. Palm Leaf: Fancy Pants Eco-Warrior
Pros: Looks Instagram-worthy. Biodegradable.
Cons: Single-use. Bit pricey for something you’re gonna compost.
Best for: Fancy parties, impressing that one judgy vegan friend.
Caution: Watch out for any fungal development. Thoroughly wash before use. Always dispose them in a composting bin.

8. Bagasse: Not as sustainable as they claim to be
Pros: Biodegradable.
Cons: Single-use. Can get soggy with Indian food. Bit pricey for something you’re gonna use only once.
Best for: Parties, picnics and grabbing a bite at your favorite fast-food joint.
Caution: Wipe it with cloth before use. Always dispose them in a composting bin.