Plastic forks and spoons from takeout and other meals are almost always dumped into a trash can, where they will sit in a landfill for about 1,000 years without biodegrading. This start-up in India has a solution and a goal to keep plastic out of landfills and away from water sources. Bakery’s Food from Hyderabad, India, has started making spoons that are edible. They come in various flavors that diners can pair with their meals, including sweet and savory versions featuring garlic, ginger, lemon, and mind. The spoon is made of edible grains including millet, rice, and wheat. Even if a buyer doesn’t eat the spoon, it is complete biodegradable.
