bamboo cutlery set

Included

Care

• Rinse straight after use with warm soapy water and dry.
• After washing, ensure the bamboo cutlery is completely dry before using again. Do not soak or keep wet.
• The cutlery will last with good care and love.
• Please seal the cutlery with coconut oil every couple of uses.
• At the end of their lifespan, simply put the cutlery in your compost or (green waste) bin.

FAQ

Why bamboo?

Our cutlery is made from bamboo as it is sustainable, safe to use and lightweight. Bamboo is one of the most sustainable growing plants in the world. In the right conditions, it can grow up to 1 metre in just one day! It also releases up to 35% more oxygen than trees, helping fight climate change.

Where is your bamboo sourced from? 

The bamboo used for our reusable bamboo cutlery is harvested in Northern Vietnam. After harvest, the bamboo is then transferred to nearby local communities where the production of the cutlery takes place.

Is bamboo cutlery safe?

Of course! Our reusable bamboo cutlery is perfectly safe to use. We do not use any harmful chemicals, whatsoever. Bamboo utensils and bamboo flatware are a great alternative to plastic and steel utensils and flatware. Is the bamboo cutlery set sealed?

Is the bamboo cutlery set sealed?

Yes, our bamboo knives, bamboo spoons and bamboo forks have been lightly sealed with food-grade organic coconut oil. We highly recommend that you reapply either coconut oil or olive oil every 2-3 uses. 

Is the bamboo cutley set dishwasher safe?

Please avoid washing our reusable bamboo cutlery is your dishwasher. We suggest handwashing the cutlery as they are a natural product.

How is the bamboo cutlery set packaged for delivery?

We're so happy you asked - our bamboo cutlery set will arrive to you free from plastic and wrapped in recycled and/or post-consumer packaging. Our reusable bamboo cutlery set comes in a cutlery bag. We ask that you kindly compost or recycle the packaging

Who is behind theotherstraw?

We are an Australian owned and based social enterprise replacing single-use plastics with reusable, ethically-sourced alternatives. Our goal is to eliminate plastic cutlery with bamboo cutlery in Australia and around the world.