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Zero Waste Cutlery Kit
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Reusable Cutlery Set - By using our handcrafted cutlery set, you’ll never have to feel guilty about using disposable cutlery ever again and eating out is about to feel way more luxurious! The handy fabric pouch makes it easy for you to store each cutlery piece while you’re on the move and we know that you’re going to love how easy a zero waste lifestyle can really be!
PRODUCT NOTES
Set of recycled metal knife, fork and spoon
Convenient fabric travel case to keep cutlery clean
Lightweight, easy to carry and luxurious to use
Helps to reduce single use plastic while you’re out
Botanically dyed fabric case and beautifully designed
Our Reusable Cutlery Set - Zero Waste Cutlery Kit
No matter where you are or where you’re going, you’ll be able to make a positive environmental impact by using our Zero Waste Cutlery Kits and we guarantee that it’s an amazing feeling knowing that you’re preventing excess waste from being created, tossed into landfill and ending up in our oceans…
The inspiration behind our reusable cutlery set...
We were inspired by the fact that we are producing over 300 million tonnes of plastic waste every year, 50% of which is for single-use purposes such as cutlery, cups and straws. Inspired probably isn’t the right word to describe how our zero waste cutlery kits came about because we more felt compelled to do something about the astronomical amounts of waste that are being created and to do what we can to stop single-use plastic from ending up in our oceans and in landfill.
Anyone can look at the figure of 300 million tonnes and realise that this is something we need to change, and while there are plenty of zero waste cutlery kits out there, ours are entirely unique because every element, including each piece of cutlery and the fabric for the case, is made up of 100% recycled materials. If you’re feeling inspired to reduce your impact on the planet or decrease the amount of plastic you are consuming, keep reading the rest of our story…
Anyone can look at the figure of 300 million tonnes and realise that this is something we need to change, and while there are plenty of zero waste cutlery kits out there, ours are entirely unique because every element, including each piece of cutlery and the fabric for the case, is made up of 100% recycled materials. If you’re feeling inspired to reduce your impact on the planet or decrease the amount of plastic you are consuming, keep reading the rest of our story…
Our reusable cutlery sets - The story behind the art...
While the Sophia. brand has always been about giving back to the environment and community and doing all we can to reduce our impact, we initially started out only focusing on homewares, stationery and giftware. The addition of our new collections, including our Zero Waste Essentials is purely based on our mission to cleanse our earth of plastic and provide the opportunity for our community to implement easy and practical zero waste elements into their lifestyles without compromising on beauty and luxury.
One of our favourite things is exploring second-hand shops around Brisbane and seeing which treasures we can find, yet each time we are amazed at the sheer amount of “stuff” that our society consumes and discards. This was the exact reason why we decided to utilise second-hand and 100% recycled materials for the creation of our zero waste cutlery kits. Not only are we keeping waste out of landfill in the initial design, but we are also encouraging the decline in plastic production and the reduction of landfill throughout Australia and the world.
One of our favourite things is exploring second-hand shops around Brisbane and seeing which treasures we can find, yet each time we are amazed at the sheer amount of “stuff” that our society consumes and discards. This was the exact reason why we decided to utilise second-hand and 100% recycled materials for the creation of our zero waste cutlery kits. Not only are we keeping waste out of landfill in the initial design, but we are also encouraging the decline in plastic production and the reduction of landfill throughout Australia and the world.
Wondering how our reusable cutlery sets are created?
Unlike our copper homewares and mandala plate collections which are confined to a tedious and time consuming creation process, our zero waste cutlery kits use raw, 100% recycled materials which means that less energy has to be poured into their creation. We first source pieces of cutlery and plain white fabrics from op shops around Brisbane and then take them back to our workshop in the rainforest to begin creating. Each piece of cutlery is first soaked in a mixture of lemon juice, bicarbonate soda and water and then polished and recreated into a cute set of recycled cutlery before being set aside while we create the carry case to go with them. We then create our own botanical dyes, using items such as avocado seeds, beetroot skins, turmeric and onion leaves and make a big batch, combined with water inside a second-hand metal pot.
The different natural ingredients we use means that different colours can be created and so soak different pieces of recycled, white fabric into different mixtures. The soaking process takes around 12 hours, before we hang the pieces outside our workshop to dry in the sunshine. Not only do we use botanically dyed fabric for our cutlery kits, but we also utilise uniquely designed pieces of organic linen which we have created ourselves. One the fabric is ready, we cut it to size and then begin sewing, to hem the edges and join the fabric together into a carry case. A unique set of cutlery is then placed inside the kit and placed onto our workshop shelves until a customer like you comes along to purchase one…
The different natural ingredients we use means that different colours can be created and so soak different pieces of recycled, white fabric into different mixtures. The soaking process takes around 12 hours, before we hang the pieces outside our workshop to dry in the sunshine. Not only do we use botanically dyed fabric for our cutlery kits, but we also utilise uniquely designed pieces of organic linen which we have created ourselves. One the fabric is ready, we cut it to size and then begin sewing, to hem the edges and join the fabric together into a carry case. A unique set of cutlery is then placed inside the kit and placed onto our workshop shelves until a customer like you comes along to purchase one…
Eco-friendly shipping & packaging - From Sophia. to you...
Because we make a small batch of zero waste cutlery kits ahead of time, they’ll always be one ready for you once you’ve placed an order, and due to them being quite small in size, we are able to use a postage envelope rather than using a bulky box. Once we’ve selected a cutlery kit just for you, we’ll wrap it inside a few sheets of newspaper to ensure that it is protected and then place it inside the envelope.
Along with the zero waste cutlery kit, you’ll also receive a handwritten note thanking you for your sustainable and ethical purchase, an extra little gift and an invitation to join the Sophia. Sisterhood of Sustainability. In case you haven’t heard, the Sisterhood is a community that we have created that aims to inspire women from all around the world to come together and create a greener and cleaner future for our planet. It’s free to join and by being a member, you’ll receive exclusive invitations to our eco events and projects, can enter competitions with wonderful prizes, be involved in sustainable and ethical living discussions and be inspired by passionate women from all corners of the earth.
To deliver your order from the Sophia. workshop to your front door, we then use Sendle (which is Australia’s first carbon neutral shipping company) so that we create the least amount of impact on the environment during the packaging and shipping process. After your order has been delivered, we then remove 100 pieces of rubbish from Australian lands and waterways on your behalf and submit the data from the rubbish collection to the Clean Up Australia Day organisation. We also plant one native tree for each shipment to help reforest areas for Australian wildlife and are currently in collaboration with the Brisbane City Council to revegetate a piece of land within Brisbane.
Along with the zero waste cutlery kit, you’ll also receive a handwritten note thanking you for your sustainable and ethical purchase, an extra little gift and an invitation to join the Sophia. Sisterhood of Sustainability. In case you haven’t heard, the Sisterhood is a community that we have created that aims to inspire women from all around the world to come together and create a greener and cleaner future for our planet. It’s free to join and by being a member, you’ll receive exclusive invitations to our eco events and projects, can enter competitions with wonderful prizes, be involved in sustainable and ethical living discussions and be inspired by passionate women from all corners of the earth.
To deliver your order from the Sophia. workshop to your front door, we then use Sendle (which is Australia’s first carbon neutral shipping company) so that we create the least amount of impact on the environment during the packaging and shipping process. After your order has been delivered, we then remove 100 pieces of rubbish from Australian lands and waterways on your behalf and submit the data from the rubbish collection to the Clean Up Australia Day organisation. We also plant one native tree for each shipment to help reforest areas for Australian wildlife and are currently in collaboration with the Brisbane City Council to revegetate a piece of land within Brisbane.
Customer reviews for our reusable cutlery sets
BELLA, NORTH QUEENSLAND
I love the fact that the Sophia. zero waste cutlery kits have been made entirely with 100% recycled materials and are also helping to reduce the creation of additional waste. Love your work Sophia. and love my cutlery kit! |
A NOTE FROM SOPHIA.
This was one of our solutions to the war against waste and we hope that you find the zero waste cutlery kits extremely convenient, effective to use and enjoyable, knowing that you’re keeping excess waste out of landfill… |
SALLY, SYDNEY
I was so excited when the zero waste cutlery kits finally launched that I had to buy a few sets for my family. I love the idea of them and they have not only been handy for takeaway, but they’re also great for camping trips! |
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About the Collection - Reusable Cutlery Set
We’re excited to share our Zero Waste Essentials collection with you because each item that we have created is playing an active role in reducing carbon emissions, preventing the creation of additional waste, helping to educate the community on zero waste living and also providing beautiful and luxurious options for sustainable lifestyles.
We want to give you the ability to help create a greener and cleaner future without leaving the comfort of your own home. Thank you for helping us to implement change and to continue creating sustainable and ethical items that people from all around the world can enjoy and appreciate.
We want to give you the ability to help create a greener and cleaner future without leaving the comfort of your own home. Thank you for helping us to implement change and to continue creating sustainable and ethical items that people from all around the world can enjoy and appreciate.
Styling suggestions for your Zero Waste Cutlery Kit...
ON THE GO
Keep your zero waste cutlery kit inside your bag or car so that you’ve always got the option to say no to disposable cutlery whenever you’re out and about. Then give them a wash so they’re ready for the next use! |
ECO PRESENTS
If you’re wondering what to give to the person who’s already got everything, why not choose an eco gift and supply them with a zero waste cutlery kit that they can use no matter where they are… |
TEACH ‘EM YOUNG
Encourage your children to reduce their waste and teach them about caring for the planet by giving each of them their very own zero waste cutlery kit to use. You’ll be surprised at how much they love them! |
READY TO JOIN THE SOPHIA. SISTERHOOD OF SUSTAINABILITY?
The Sisterhood is our very own community of women who are passionate about saving the planet and giving back to the community and you’re invited to join! It’s entirely FREE to become a member, and as part of this global community, you’ll gain access to incredible sustainable and ethical living inspiration, exclusive Sophia. discounts and a wealth of knowledge from around the world.
You’ll also have the chance to be involved in our wonderful projects and events, share your own advice and to be supported by empowering and like-minded women. As a bonus, we also run regular competitions and give you the chance to win wonderful prize packs full of sustainable and ethical products! In your next Sophia. order, you’ll receive your very own invitation to join The Sophia. Sisterhood of Sustainability or, if you’re desperate to be part of it right now, just click the button below!
You’ll also have the chance to be involved in our wonderful projects and events, share your own advice and to be supported by empowering and like-minded women. As a bonus, we also run regular competitions and give you the chance to win wonderful prize packs full of sustainable and ethical products! In your next Sophia. order, you’ll receive your very own invitation to join The Sophia. Sisterhood of Sustainability or, if you’re desperate to be part of it right now, just click the button below!
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