Hey Local Guides! Let’s make a small change with a big impact. Every time you eat out or order food online, make a conscious choice to say NO to plastic spoons. Here’s why:
Why Avoid Plastic Spoons?
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Melts in Hot Food – Ever noticed how plastic spoons bend or deform with hot food? That’s toxic microplastics mixing with your meal! -
Health Hazard – Plastic fibers might leak into your food and enter your body, increasing the risk of serious health issues like cancer. 
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Pollution Problem – Single-use plastic cutlery takes hundreds of years to decompose, harming our oceans and wildlife.
Better Alternatives:
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Stainless Steel Spoons – Always ask for reusable cutlery at restaurants. -
Compostable & Biodegradable Cutlery – Made from sugarcane bagasse, bamboo, or wood, these decompose naturally without polluting the planet. -
Carry Your Own – Keep a foldable spoon & fork in your bag, purse of your wife/girlfriend, scooty, or car for an easy, eco-friendly alternative!
Ordering Online? Make a Difference Too!
Many food delivery apps like Zomato, Swiggy, Zepto, etc., now offer an option to decline plastic cutlery when placing an order. Always opt out and support sustainable initiatives!
What About Restaurants That Don’t Support This Yet?
Right now, we’re challenging only the use of plastic spoons/cutlery because we know food outlets might not easily support this movement. But you can play your part by explaining the alternatives to them.
Yes, biodegradable cutlery is slightly costlier, but adding just ₹5 extra to each dish can cover these costs! Customers won’t oppose it when they know it’s for a great cause. In fact, food outlets can use this in their marketing to show they care about sustainability! 
Join the 30-Day #NoPlasticSpoons Challenge!
For the next 30 days, ditch plastic spoons whenever you eat out or order in.
: Extended for more 30 days till May 31, 2025.
How to participate?
Challenge Entry Requirements:
Share a photo of your food at a restaurant that does not use plastic cutlery.
Provide the Google Maps location of the food outlet and link to the review done by you mentioning about the cutlery provided by the food outlet.
(Optional, but highly appreciated!) Convince the food seller to switch to sustainable cutlery and include your experience in your post!
How I’ll Appreciate You!
To recognize your efforts, we will:
Award Free Digital Certificates to participants who successfully complete the challenge! 
Gift Hamper: See the exciting update section below. 
Feature the best entries in a special Local Guides post with photos! 
I did my part at The Spicy Street (as seen in the above photo) 
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Hope you’ll join me in making the world a better place! 
Exciting Update!
Get ready to ditch plastic with style! The top-10 #NoPlasticSpoons Challenge entries will receive exclusive Make in India Gift Hampers packed with biodegradable cutlery! 
Share your eco-dining moments and grab this green goodies galore! 
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Last date of entry is extended till: 31-05-2025.
Special Update: Based on this post, I’m thrilled to share that one of my restaurant reviews was featured in @Julie_A’s s post about “Help others choose sustainability with Google Maps” in the section “Add sustainability details to your reviews.” It’s awesome to see our efforts highlighted!
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