Better Earth unveils touchless, eco-friendly cutlery dispenser

USA – Compostable packaging solutions provider Better Earth has unveiled a touchless pressed-fibre cutlery dispenser, offering a hygienic and sustainable alternative to traditional dispensers.

Designed to minimize contact and reduce contamination risks, the dispenser ensures that each piece of cutlery remains untouched until use.

It features a handle-first delivery system and patented sealed bags with tape tabs, simplifying refills while maintaining sanitation.

The cutlery, crafted from pressed bamboo fibre, is compostable and recyclable, aligning with growing environmental regulations.

Better Earth highlights that the dispenser complies with single-use plastic bans across multiple North American regions, including California, Washington, Colorado, and Canada.

Its compatibility with zero-waste programs makes it an ideal solution for restaurants, sports arenas, entertainment venues, and healthcare facilities seeking to enhance their sustainability efforts.

The new dispenser follows the launch of Better Earth’s Fiber Retail Collection, a Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI)-certified line of compostable molded-fibre plates and bowls.

Manufactured in Tennessee, the collection features a range of compostable molded-fibre tableware designed to offer a sustainable alternative to traditional plastic and virgin wood fibre products.

The lineup includes 10-inch, 9-inch, and 7-inch plates, catering to various portion sizes and meal types. Additionally, the collection offers three-compartment plates, which are ideal for serving multiple food items while preventing cross-contamination.

The range also includes 12 oz bowls for soups, salads, and other liquid-based dishes, providing a durable and leak-resistant option suitable for both hot and cold foods.

Made from renewable perennial fibres such as miscanthus and sorghum, the collection is carbon-negative, leak-resistant, PFAS-free, and microwave-safe, catering to both hot and cold foods.

Advancing composting infrastructure

Beyond product innovation, Better Earth is committed to strengthening the US composting infrastructure.

In August 2023, the company launched the Compost Drop-Off Database, a tool to connect consumers with local compost drop-off locations.

The initiative, led by Blair Michal, Better Earth’s Circularity Coordinator, aimed to enhance consumer access to composting by creating a comprehensive national database.

The project aggregates data from state and federal sources to provide a detailed map of composting infrastructure in the United States.

As part of this effort, the team identified 315 composting facilities across 43 states that accept food waste, offering households and businesses more options for responsible waste disposal.

In addition, the database includes 250 hauling companies that support composting efforts, helping streamline the collection and transportation of organic waste.

To further expand accessibility, the initiative also mapped 457 compost drop-off sites nationwide.

These locations serve as key points for individuals and organizations looking to participate in composting programs, reinforcing Better Earth’s commitment to building a stronger circular economy.

By aggregating data from state and federal sources, the database has become one of the most comprehensive composting resources in the industry, enhancing consumer access to organic waste disposal.

With its latest innovations, Better Earth continues to advance its mission of reducing plastic waste, promoting circularity, and supporting local economies through sustainable, US-based manufacturing.

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