Discover Sustainable Solutions: Compostable Cutlery from UrthPact

Welcome back to Discovering Sustainable Solutions! Today we're highlighting Compostable Cutlery from UrthPact. You can learn more about them on their page on Packaged Sustainable.

UrthPact is a U.S.-based contract manufacturer focused on building the next generation of sustainable single-use cutlery and utensils. By combining advanced biopolymer engineering with domestic, SQF-certified manufacturing, UrthPact helps brands replace conventional plastic utensils with eco-conscious alternatives—without sacrificing performance, quality, or scalability.

With expertise spanning design, engineering, and manufacturing, UrthPact supports both private-label and wholesale programs, giving brands the flexibility to meet evolving sustainability goals while maintaining cost efficiency and supply chain reliability.

Reimagining Single-Use Cutlery

Single-use plastic utensils remain one of the most pervasive sources of plastic waste. In the United States alone, more than 561 billion plastic utensils are used each year—nearly 100 million thrown away every day. UrthPact addresses this challenge at the source by developing cutlery solutions engineered for compostability, recycled content, and circular material use.

From compostable forks and spoons to recycled-content flatware, UrthPact’s portfolio gives foodservice operators, retailers, and brands a practical path away from virgin plastic—without disrupting operations or customer experience.

A Range of Certified Sustainable Cutlery Options

UrthPact offers a flexible range of sustainable cutlery options designed to align with different waste infrastructures and sustainability goals. Their portfolio includes commercially compostable utensils that meet ASTM D6400 standards and are certified by BPI and TÜV OK Compost INDUSTRIAL for use in industrial composting facilities; home compostable, plastic-free cutlery certified to AS 5810 and TÜV OK Compost HOME standards for backyard composting; and recycled-content cutlery made with post-consumer recycled polypropylene (PCR) to extend material lifecycles and reduce reliance on virgin plastics—supporting a more circular economy.

Built in the USA, Designed for Impact

UrthPact manufactures its cutlery solutions in SQF-certified facilities in the United States, ensuring high food safety standards, consistent quality, and reduced transportation emissions. Their domestic production model also enables faster development cycles and closer collaboration with brand partners.

Beyond cutlery, UrthPact applies its biopolymer expertise across a range of single-use products—from utensils to coffee pods—helping companies design packaging and serviceware that align with modern consumer expectations.

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Sources & Credits

1. UrthPact – Official Website
2. UrthPact – Compostable & Recycled Plastic Flatware
3. Packaged Sustainable – UrthPact Supplier Profile
4. Company and product information © UrthPact; used for educational and editorial purposes under fair use.