Our 3 Product Ranges
We’re passionate at EcoTensil about helping reduce plastic in packaging, food service and sampling. Our mission is to offer the very best disposable, resource-efficient, compostable, recyclable single-use cutlery to reduce the amount of waste impacting our planet and future generations.
Our cutlery is available in 3 types of paperboard
AquaDot: Our longer-lasting, plastic-free, compostable, recyclable, sustainably-forested paperboard is SUPD-compliant and PEFC-certified. Perfect for foodservice and packaging.
GreenDot: Compostable, biodegradable, recyclable, FSC-certified, economical.
Great for sampling and small servings.
BlueDot: Long lasting line due to its thin poly coating, material efficient. This product range was phased out in Europe in July, 2021.
Read down for compliance details for each line:
All 3 product ranges are:
• Use up to 85% less material overall than plastic or wooden cutlery!
• Ultra compact - for transport, storage, and placement on packaging.
• Sturdy, moisture resistant paperboard, similar to a paper coffee cup. AquaDot and GreenDot lines are SUPD-compliant.
• Silky smooth, approved by 3rd party sensory lab for pleasing consumer experience
and positive impact on food.
• Taste-free and won’t detract from enjoyment of food like wooden utensils can.
• FDA compliant for food contact (US).
Plastic-free, long-lasting AquaDot
Many of our eco-friendly utensil styles are available to order in this sturdy new paper-board, which is ideal for packaging and foodservice.
• Compliant with the new EU Single-use Plastics Directive.
• Plastic-free paperboard.
• Recyclable, compostable, PEFC-certified - made from sustainably managed forests.
AquaDot range attributes:
✔ SUPD-compliant - Allowable under the new EU Single-Use Plastics Directive for cutlery.
✔ Plastic-free – AquaDot paperboard is certified as plastic-free by Dincertco and holds the prestigious Flustix certification. The paperboard has also been independently verified plastic-free by ISEGA.
✔ Reduce - Uses 60-80% less material and space than plastic/wooden cutlery.
✔ Manufactured and packed in a BRC-certified facility.
✔ FDA compliant for food contact (for US).
Our paperboard is:
✔ Compostable - OK Compost Home conformity issued by TUV Austria and EN13432 conformity issued by ISEGA Germany.
✔ Recyclable - Certified according to EN13430 issued by Institute-Cyclos HTP Germany.
✔ Food safety compliant to REACH directive 1907/2006 (Europe) Article 33 ECHA + Directive 2008/98/EC (SVHC).
✔ EN1935/2004, BFR36 (Europe) food packaging compliances verified by ISEGA.
Compostable GreenDot Range
GreenDot range benefits:
✔ Compliant with new EU Single-use Plastics Directive
✔ Recyclable - EN 13430
✔ Compostable - certified ASTM-D6868
✔ Renewable - FSC-certified from sustainably-managed forests
✔ Reduce - Uses 60-80% less material and space than plastic/wood
✔ Manufactured and packed in a BRC-certified facility
✔ FDA compliant for food contact (US)
Long-lasting BlueDot range
Made from a renewable, moisture resistant, longer lasting paperboard, the BlueDot range was originally developed as a studier, longer lasting material for packaging.
This product range has been phased out in Europe in 2021.
BlueDot range attributes:
✔ Uses 60-80% less material and space than plastic/wood
✔ Manufactured and packed in a BRC-certified facility
✔ BPA-free
✔ Includes a thin poly coating for highest moisture resistance
✔ FDA compliant for food contact (US)
More about EcoTensil sustainability attributes
The best ways to reduce our exploding human footprint on our one-and-only planet, is to simply reduce the amount of material we use.
EcoTensil cutlery is extremely material efficient, using between 60-80% of the material and space of plastic, bio-plastic or wooden utensils.
Forest Stewardship Council, the world’s most trusted forest certification system, announced its 2021 FSC Leadership Awards, recognizing EcoTensil for uncommon excellence that advances responsible forest management and forest conservation.
The lifecycle of EcoTensil cutlery begins with well-managed forests, where biodiversity is allowed to thrive, waterways are healthy and CO2 is sequestered.
Please see our section on PEFC and FSC certifications for more information.
Reducing material also means a significantly lighter carbon footprint in shipping.
EcoTensil has added a warehouse and distribution facility centrally located in the Netherlands to serve the EU and beyond.
Photo shows GreenDot EcoTaster compared to a “Biodegradable” “plant based” spoon after four weeks in compost together.
In our own “home compost” tests, EcoTasters breakdown completely in 3-5 weeks, so they have no problem breaking down in composting facilities that require 180 days! Happily, the number of compost facilities is increasing, so items like food waste and EcoTasters can be regenerated in a closed loop lifecycle.