These are NOT zero waste. The manufacturer says "zero impact on the environment," yet they package everything in plastic inside the cardboard box. very unhappy about that fact. Also unhappy that they are only "industrial compostable," and not actually compostable in my home composter. We dont have city wide composting. That was my fault for not understanding the difference, as I've only recently started my transition to being more zero-waste.

Bought these for my daughters birthday party. Loved that they are biodegradable but at the same time sturdy and the cutlery is nice to eat from (no sharp edges or uncomfortable to your mouth).