| MATERIAL | ADVANTAGES | LIMITATIONS | PAPER CUTLERY ADVANTAGE |
| PP / PS CUTLERY | Strong plasticity, good performance and low cost. | Non-degradable and gradually replaced by eco-friendly alternatives. | Paper cutlery can naturally degrade, is hygienic, recyclable and matches future policy requirements. |
| PLA CUTLERY | Biodegradable under specific conditions, oil-resistant, heat-resistant and tough. | Not naturally degradable in normal environment; high raw material cost and application limitations. | Paper cutlery supports natural degradation and better fits environmental policy direction. |
| PULP CUTLERY | Naturally degradable and recyclable. | High energy consumption, lower efficiency, possible fiber crumbs, weaker water and oil resistance. | Lower energy use, higher efficiency, no crumbs, stronger stiffness and better water/oil resistance. |
| WOOD / BAMBOO CUTLERY | Hard material and naturally degradable. | Not recyclable, may have odor, burrs or sharp splinters, creating safety risk. | Paper cutlery has no burrs or splinters, can degrade naturally and avoids use-safety risk. |
| ECO PAPER CUTLERY | Hygienic, naturally degradable, recyclable, no waste gas, wastewater or residue, no burrs, simple process and high capacity. | Emerging blue-ocean product. Market education is still needed, and heat/water resistance can continue to improve. | Strong future potential for plastic-free foodservice packaging. |