Bamboo vs plastic utensils
Bamboo: compostable, premium tactile feel, 2-3x cost, water-resistant finish needed. Plastic (PLA bio): low-cost, scalable, food-safe, but lower premium tier and needs industrial composting.
Bamboo — premium and compostable
FSC-certified bamboo cutlery delivers a natural, premium hand-feel with food-safe mineral-oil finish. Suited to eco-event giveaways, sustainable-restaurant chains, and heritage-brand merch. Decoration: laser-engraving, pad-print, hot-stamp foil. Home-compostable within 12 months. Cost is 2-3x plastic equivalent; requires water-resistant treatment for repeat-wash durability.
PLA bio-plastic — scalable and food-safe
Corn-starch PLA cutlery is industrially-compostable (EN13432, 180 days), low-cost, and food-safe (EU 1935/2004 + FDA). Suited to event giveaways, festival catering, and high-volume staff lunches. Decoration: pad-print, in-mould labelling. Lower premium tier vs bamboo; requires industrial-compost stream (not home-compostable). Best for events at 1000+ units.
Pricing — Italy
EUR pricing excluding IVA 22%. E-invoices via SdI. SEPA or card via Stripe. MOQ depends on item tier. Standard lead time per pack, rush production +35%. Milano production hub serves the whole country.
FAQ
Pricing model?
EUR pricing, IVA 22%, e-invoice via SdI. Volume discounts up to 30%.
Lead time?
5-8 working days standard, 3-5 days rush at +35% surcharge.
MOQ?
50 units for premium / engraved items, 100-250 for printed.
Compliance?
REACH SVHC, Oeko-Tex Standard 100, FSC packaging, GRS for recycled.
Payment terms?
50/50 deposit + balance for new accounts; Net-30 after 3+ paid invoices and credit approval.