Both do the same job in an ice cream cup or a takeaway box. The differences are in the material, what happens after use, the rules that apply and how a logo is added.
| WOODEN SPOONS | PLASTIC SPOONS | |
|---|---|---|
| Material | Birch or poplar hardwood, a renewable material | Plastics such as polystyrene or polypropylene |
| After use | Naturally biodegradable | Plastic waste that does not biodegrade |
| Carbon footprint | About 73% lower for wooden cutlery in a 2022 peer-reviewed comparison | The baseline in that comparison |
| Plastic bans | Not affected by single-use plastic bans | Single-use plastic cutlery banned across the UAE from 1 January 2026 |
| Your logo | Heat-stamped into the wood: no ink, nothing to rub off | Moulded in or printed on the surface |
| ESG reporting | FSC® certified wood, with the FSC claim on the invoice | FSC certification does not apply |
A 2022 study in the journal Sustainability compared common single-use plastic items with their substitutes over their life cycle. For cutlery, wood came out ahead: a 73.3% cut in CO2-equivalent emissions against plastic (Di Paolo et al., 2022).
The saving for your own business depends on the weight of the plastic spoons you use today and how many you buy. Tell us your current spoon and volume and we can help you compare.
From 1 January 2026 the UAE bans the import, manufacture and trade of single-use plastic cutlery, including spoons, forks and knives, as well as stirrers, cups and plates (The National).
Dubai Municipality had already banned single-use plastic stirrers during 2025, before plastic cutlery joined the ban in 2026 (Dubai Municipality).
The Single-Use Plastics (Prohibition) Regulations, 2023 prohibit making, importing, distributing, selling and using single-use plastics in Islamabad (Packaging Insights). Check which items apply to your business.
Match the spoon to what you serve:
| SIZE | BEST FOR | |
|---|---|---|
| 75 mm wrapped spoon | 7.5 cm, sealed in a paper sleeve | Ice cream cups and tubs where each spoon must stay clean until used |
| 95 mm spade spoon | 9.5 cm, square tip | Scooping ice cream and gelato from cups |
| 95 mm oval spoon | 9.5 cm, 19 mm oval bowl | Cups, tubs and desserts |
| 100 mm round spoon | 10 cm, 29 mm round bowl | A larger spoonful from cups and tubs |
| 140 mm spoon | 14 cm, dessert size | Desserts and smaller portions in food service |
| 160mm spoon | 16 cm, full size | Meals and cutlery sets, with our 160mm fork and knife |
See every size side by side on our disposable wooden spoons page, or the full disposable wooden cutlery range.
More answers are in our FAQ.
For single-use spoons, wood is renewable and naturally biodegradable, and a 2022 peer-reviewed study found wooden cutlery cut CO2-equivalent emissions by 73.3% against plastic. Wooden spoons are also allowed where single-use plastic cutlery is banned, as in the UAE from 1 January 2026.
Ask for the supplier's food safety certification and how they control moisture and splinters. Our spoons are made under FSSC 22000 with a HACCP plan, laser- and camera-sorted, and released by QA with a batch number. Our products and processes are also certified Halal.
Yes. Our minimum order is one carton for every size, and samples are sent straight from production so you can test them first. Heat-stamped spoons start from 10 cartons. Request samples to start.
Yes. Our 160mm spoon is a full-size meal spoon, and our 160mm fork, knife and spork are the same length, so together they make a matching set of disposable wooden cutlery.
Samples are sent straight from production. Tell us your current spoon and monthly volume and we will suggest the closest size.
