Auric and Our Commitment to Sustainability - Coconut Bowls and Spoons
In today’s lifestyle of convenience, versatility, and quick consumption, we often tend to neglect our planet and its environment. An essential element of this is the use of plastic in our day to day lives. From plastic carry bags to the packaging our food comes in, plastic use has significantly increased in the past few years. According to a National Geographics Report published in 2018, 40% of plastic produced is single-use plastic, used only once, and discarded immediately.
Sustainability is essential for a healthy environment and planet, and when it comes to eating sustainably, packaging is not the only thing that matters. The cutlery and containers are also equally important. If you are someone who is conscious about the environment and wants to take steps towards a sustainable future, then the organic coconut bowls and spoons by Auric are just the right fit for you.
What are Coconut Bowls?
Coconut Bowls are eating bowls that are made from coconut shells. You can serve and eat your food straight out of the coconut bowl using our coconut spoons, as these organic coconut bowls are safe to use and are smoothened to make them easy to use. Similarly, the coconut spoons are also smoothened to make them safe and easy to handle.
The coconut bowls and spoons are sustainable because they are made by using discarded coconut shells. Instead of throwing away or burning coconut shells, artisans use coconut shells to make these incredible coconut bowls and spoons. This practice helps in the conservation of natural resources without particularly harming the environment, as traditionally, the discarded coconuts are burned to make space for new crops, which leads to an increase in CO2 and methane levels in the atmosphere.
These coconut bowls and coconut shell spoons have helped eliminate the excess emissions that were the result of the burning.
How are Coconut Bowls and Coconut Shell Spoons made?
The process of making the coconut bowls and coconut spoons involves zero wastage and complete sustainability. The coconut bowls and coconut spoons are made with zero plastics, chemicals, or toxins. The coconut bowls and spoons are also BPA-free and easy to use, handle, and hold.
First, the harvesting of coconuts takes place. Harvesting involves climbing up the coconut tree with either a ladder or a rope tied around the climber’s ankles. Once the climber reaches the top, he checks if the coconut is mature or not and then cuts off the base for the most suitable stalk.
Next, the coconut is de-husked by a mechanical iron rod device and then split into two parts. The water in the coconut is collected and stored for drinking purposes as it is highly nutritious. The next step is removing the coconut pulp with a knife, after which the coconut shells are cleaned, cut and smoothened. Some organic coconut bowls at Auric are left natural to bring out their natural colours and goodness.
Each coconut bowl and spoon is unique with its unique cracks, dents, and naturalness.
Features of Coconut Bowls and Spoons
Coconut Bowls and coconut spoons are a true gift from nature as one can discard them easily without causing any damage to the environment. Below are some of the features of the coconut bowls and spoons:
- The coconut bowls and spoons are highly sustainable and are 100% biodegradable.
- The production of coconut bowls and coconut spoons boosts work for the labourers living below the poverty line.
- Coconut bowls and spoons help you contribute your share towards the better health of the planet.
- Since coconut bowls and coconut spoons are waste-free products, they help reduce the impact of plastic on the environment.
- Coconut bowls and coconut spoons are reusable.
- Coconut bowls and spoons also look aesthetically pleasing.
Reasons to Use Coconut Bowls and Spoons
More Durable and Stronger
The quality of coconut bowls and spoons is top-notch, as the products are more durable than ordinary bowls and spoons. Coconut shells are naturally hard, and therefore, the bowls made of coconut shells are also durable. The coconut bowls and coconut spoons are also more durable than ordinary bowls and spoons, as the coconut shells used to make these utensils have good quality.
Super Lump Resisting Quality
The organic coconut bowls and coconut spoons are not just strong and more durable but also have a lump-free texture. The coconut shells used to make the bowls and spoons are cut and cleaned. The process of cutting and cleaning the coconut shells is essential to making sure no lumps remain in the final product.
Ethical Manufacturation
The process by which these coconut bowls and spoons are manufactured by ethical measures so that the locals and the biodiversity are not harmed. The coconut bowls and coconut spoons give back to the environment by using the rejected coconut shells.
Supports Small Business
Local artisans make Coconut bowls and coconut spoons using handicrafts and manual labour. When these coconut bowls and spoons are sold, local artisans and craftsmen are benefitted and are motivated to continue their craft.
Zero Wastage
Unwanted coconut shells that would have ended up in landfills are used to make coconut bowls and spoons. By turning these coconut shells into coconut bowls and coconut spoons, existing waste is eliminated, and more waste is avoided from being accumulated.
Aesthetically Pleasing
The coconut bowls and spoons are not just a good fit for your appetite needs but also a good fit for your decor as they are aesthetically pleasing and will complement your home’s interior.
Different Ways to Use Coconut Bowls and Spoons
In the Garden
Coconut Bowls can be used in the place of plastic pots to plant succulents and to grow saplings. You can also use these bowls to fill water for birds and small animals.
As Gifts
The coconut bowls and spoons are the perfect eco-friendly and sustainable product to gift your loved ones. By gifting this product, you don’t just eliminate waste but also encourage people to switch to a more sustainable way of living. You can find coconut shell spoons online to gift to your loved ones.
Kitchen
The most common place to use this coconut bowl is the kitchen. You can use the coconut bowl to serve dishes such as smoothies, salads, pasta, porridge, soups, hummus, guacamole, etc.
How to Care for Your Coconut Bowls and Spoons?
The Auric Coconut Bowls and Spoons are effortless to maintain as they are highly sustainable. But coconut bowls and spoons are not treated with any artificial chemicals and therefore require a lot of love and care while cleaning. To make sure that you keep your coconut bowls and spoons in good condition, you will need to polish them regularly. The polishing ensures that the wood does not turn coarse due to oxygen and sun exposure. The process of polishing the bowls and spoons is pretty simple. Take an old cloth with a soft fabric and put a few drops of flaxseed, linseed, or virgin coconut oil on the rag. Rub the rag on the utensil, and this will polish your bowls.
To clean the coconut bowls and spoons, rinse them with soapy and warm water and use a soft cloth to wipe them.
Precautions to Consider
Some precautions that you need to consider while using these coconut bowls and spoons are:
- Avoid placing the coconut bowl and coconut spoon in a microwave oven. The coconut bowl and spoon are made of wood, and they can get directly affected by heat exposure.
- Do not put the coconut bowl and coconut spoon in a freezer because wood cannot survive such cold temperatures.
- Do not leave liquid food overnight in the coconut bowl.
In this fast-paced life, when single-use plastics have become almost essential for day-to-day life, sustainability has become an immediate need of the hour. For a better future for our planet, it is a must that we learn to co-exist with the nature around us and indulge in practices that are not just essential for stopping the degradation of the environment, but also for furthering the betterment of our planet.
Auric coconut bowls and spoons are alternatives to regular plastic bowls and spoons. Coconut Bowls are effective because they are used for a lot of purposes around the house. The more these coconut bowls and spoons are used, the less strain is put on the environment. As mentioned earlier, coconut bowls are 100% naturally manufactured by artisans and handicrafts and have no toxins, BPS, synthetics, or plastics.
You can get these coconut bowls and coconut shell spoons online at Auric. Also read Coconut Bowls All You Need To Know About Coconut Bowls and Spoons
Authored by: Bhavishya Pahwa
About the Author: Bhavishya Pahwa is a budding writer who has always confided in a pen. He believes that art is a cure-all and that introspection followed by writing can add to the sanity of the world.
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