What are the advantages and disadvantages of plastic cutlery?

Advantages and Disadvantages of Plastic Cutlery

The range of using plastic cutlery is increasing day by day. Thousands of designs and sizes plastic cutleries are available in the market. But plastic cutlery also has its bad side. The most important is that it is not hygienic.

Now we are going to discuss about advantages and disadvantages of plastic cutlery:-

Advantages of Plastic Cutlery

• Plastic cutlery sets are lighter, stronger and more compact. So these are easy to carry, pack and unpack
• As plastic cutlery is lightweight, it reduces employee’s back injuries and potential accidents.
• You can manage everything without mess using plastic cutlery sets
• Durable and soft plastic forks and spoons are gorgeous
• Plastic Cutlery is less breakable than glass and lighter weight than metal.
• It takes a very small space in kitchen and serving table.
• You may need hazardous chemicals for ceramic or glass dish

washing. But plastic cutlery does not require this.

Disadvantages of Plastic Cutlery

• Plastic is flammable, so if plastic cutlery is placed near the fire it will melt.
• Plastic plates are not hygienic. The scratches of plastic cutlery can be the harbor of bacteria.
• Plastic cutlery is not as gorgeous as stoneware crockery and glass jar.

Despite plastic cutlery’s disadvantages the demand of it is increasing day by day because of its cheap rate and light weight.