I watched a video on Facebook about edible spoons made from cereal. The video is about replacing single-use plastic spoons with something that is healthier for you and better for our planet. You can watch the video here.
One of the things they talk about in the video is that if you take a bunch of plastic spoons and soak them in water, a thin layer of oil will form on top of the water. The video explains that when plastic cutlery is made, a type of Vaseline is used to coat the mold to prevent the cutlery from sticking. I wanted to try this and see for myself.
I filled the first glass with only water to serve as my control variable. The second glass contained water and two opaque plastic spoons. The third glass contained water and two clear plastic spoons that had been packaged in their own plastic wrapper.
I let the three glasses sit for 48 hours before I checked on them. I was surprised that things were unchanged. There was no oil, or grease, or film. The angle of the picture makes it look like there is a film but there isn't one.
These were not the results I expected. Are plastic spoons in India made differently? Should I have let it sit longer? Did I happen to pick two kinds of spoons that are made without a mold lubricant? I'm not sure why things turned out this way. I was hoping the results would be different because it would be a powerful image for readers.
I feel the same about plastic utensils as before the video and experiment. I think they are a huge waste and a disaster for the planet. I have a set of reusable utensils that I keep at work and I have a set that has its own pouch that I keep in my purse. You could go to Good Will and get a set for next to nothing to keep at your job. I think spoons made from cereal is a great idea for moments when you forgot your travel set, and it is certainly better than the plastic alternative.
Before
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