“Paper Cutlery” is an environmentally friendly product made entirely from paper. With the growing severity of marine pollution caused by microplastics and the enforcement of the Plastic Resource Circulation Act in April 2022, reducing plastic usage has become increasingly necessary. Daio Miura Corporation leveraged its expertise in paper to develop “Paper Cutlery” as an alternative to plastic cutlery. Combining the high-density paperboard “FS ElyPlar Paper” developed by Daio Paper Corporation with Daio Miura’s paper processing technology, “Paper Cutlery” features a three-dimensional, elegant design resembling silver cutlery, tailored to dining scenarios. The high-density paperboard “FS ElyPlar Paper” used in the cutlery is made from 100% virgin pulp sourced under sustainable forest management. It offers excellent rigidity, workability, moldability, and biodegradability. Furthermore, it possesses water and oil resistance. Currently, “Paper Cutlery” is patent-pending. Looking ahead, efforts are underway to establish a recycling scheme aimed at achieving a circular economy. This includes collecting used paper cutlery for biodegradation and composting or dissolving it for reuse in construction materials or as corrugated cardboard cores.

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