11 Sustainable Dinnerware & Tabletop Brands to Dine in Ethical Style
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the best Eco-Friendly & sustainable Dinnerware brands
Looking for sustainable and ethical plates, bowls, cups, serving utensils, and other dishes? We’ve compiled a list of all our favorite brands making unique kitchen and table staples. From salad bowls to napkin holders, we’re sure you’ll find something interesting to add some character to the busiest place in the home. Of course, you will also find many affordable price points and then a few luxury items worth the splurge.
What is Sustainable Dinnerware?
You may be wondering, what makes a dish ‘sustainable’? There are a few things we have to look at to determine whether or not the product is sustainably made. First, who made it? We made sure to include brands where artisan craft was prioritized, and makers are given fair work under safe, healthy conditions. Second, what is it made out of? We want to make sure the dish is made from eco-friendly materials that are easy on the planet. Many of these brands use recycled materials, which is always a plus! Lastly, is it is a quality product marked at an accessible price? We want to make sure we are only showing the best products made to last you many years - and many dinners - that are also a decent price. Therefore, we included price points to help cover a range of budgets.
Bon Appétit!
Our Top Picks for Sustainable, Eco-Friendly Dinnerware and tableware:
1) East Fork
Products | Mug, Plates, Bowls, Napkins, Glassware, Flatware, Kitchen Tools & More
Price Points | $12-$290
Made In | USA, Japan, France, Italy, India
East Fork makes and sells beautiful, timeless dinnerware meant for everyday use in Asheville, North Carolina.
Their mugs, bowls, plates, and serving ware are made from regionally-sourced clays and glazes.
Alongside their pottery, East Fork sells an intentional collection of home goods from other craftsmen they admire around the globe. They are B-Corp & Climate Neutral Certified and raise money for local community partners throughout the year. Their pots come in 6 core colors and they release limited-edition seasonal colors throughout the year.
2) Shades of Green
Products | Placemats, Plates, Glassware, Bowls, Tossers, Baskets, Trays, Napkins
Price Points | $32-240
Made In | USA, Colombia, France, Mexico, India
If you are looking for products that have undergone rigorous evaluation, this is the place for you. Shades of Green offers us carefully curated products that stand the test of time without sacrificing aesthetic. You can trust all of their dinnerware is made with people & planet in mind.
3) Bibol
Products | Bowls, Soup Plates, Trays, Tumblers, Serving Bowls, Serving Utensils
Price Points | $16-115
Made In | Vietnam
Looking for the perfect bowl? Look no further! Bibol, a woman-owned company, tableware is handcrafted by artisans in Vietnam using sustainably harvested bamboo, water, marble powder, and natural pigment. The ethically-made bowls are a work of art.
4) MINNA
Products | Napkins, Pot Holders, Placemats, Table Runners, Bowls, Tumblers, Mugs, Serving Bowls
Price Points | $12-95
Made In | Mexico, Guatemala, Uruguay
One of my favorite brands, MINNA works exclusively with master weavers and artisan collectives They support craft preservation and job creation, and allow their partners to set their own wages. Their textiles are absolutely beautiful!
5) Ekobo
Products | Bowls, Plates, Serving Dishes, Cups, Serving Utensils, Trays, Kid’s Dishes
Price Points | $20-70
Made In | China
Ekobo’s tableware is made from raw organic bamboo sawdust, which is a bi-product of China’s chopstick & flooring industry. The sawdust is finely ground into a powder, & then mixed with a food-safe & non-toxic melamine binding resin to create strong BIOBU bamboo material.
6) Newly
Products | Pitchers, Tumblers, Pint, Wine, Collins & Dinner Glasses
Price Points | $38-58
Made In | Spain
All of their glassware is made from 100% recycled glass. Newly began in 2016 with five friends identifying what they believed to be a serious problem: not enough consumer goods are made with recycled content - and we could benefit from more!
7) Middle Kingdom
Products | Bowls, Plates, Cups, Carafes
Price Points | $14-55
Made In | China
This brand is inspired by a long and distinguished history of design and craftsmanship. Each piece is handmade made by artisans in the ancient kiln city of Jingdezhen. They use the finest clays, glazes, & colors, and pay all their artisans well-above-average salaries for their craft. It’s also WOC-owned.
8) Ten Thousand Villages
Products | Napkins, Napkin Rings, Bowls, Utensils, Mugs, Table Cloths & Runners
Price Points | $5-150
Made In | All Over the World
More than just a store, this market-to-market movement is connecting us to some of the most talented artisans all over the world. Our purchase is directly contributing to sustainable livelihoods, and keeping crafts original. Every product celebrates culture and the planet.
9) Sertodo Copper
Products | Moscow Mule Sets, Martini Sets, Bar Sets, Mixers, Platters, Shot Cups, Serving Bowls, Cups
Price Points | $29-500
Made In | USA, Mexico
Hammered copper is by far one of my favorite looks! Sertodo uses only 100% recycled copper for their entire collection. They are made to last, and will never go out of style. They make for the perfect gift for the entertainer!
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10) Zungleboo
Products | Plates & Bowls
Price Points | $28-40
Made In | China (Designed in Texas)
The Texas-based team at Zungleboo started by wondering: "Why should eco-friendly products be inconvenient, expensive, or ugly?"
They create dinnerware that’s not only beautiful and eco-friendly (made from corn starch and bamboo fiber), but affordable too. These plates and bowls are also microwave and dishwasher safe… and great for everyday use!
11) LOIS
Products | Plates, Bowls, Bento Boxes, Coffee Tools
Price Points | $15-33
Made In | Japan
LOIS The Store’s TRIPWARE collection is made from 20% recycled ceramic and developed in Tajimi, Japan. The entire recycling process (collecting, grinding, clay production, firing, etc.) is all done by the same manufacturer. The bowls come with lids, too so that you can store & microwave your leftovers without plastic wrap!
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