Several decades from now, the choices we make today are going to be affecting the next generations. Make sure that you do not leave future humans with a polluted planet by choosing biodegradable utensils like these sporks. They are not as strong as regular plastic utensils, but they make up for it by not only being eco-friendly, but also being non-toxic to humans, meaning no chemicals from the bio-plastic are toxic and they will not leech into foods.