Rice husk cutlery is an eco-friendly alternative to single-use plastics made from repurposed agricultural rice waste and natural binders. These lightweight, durable utensils are typically dishwasher-safe, free from toxic chemicals like BPA, and designed for sustainable travel or everyday dining.
Key Features
- Sustainable Material: Crafted from natural rice husk biocomposite combined with food-contact-safe plant binders.
- Safe & Non-Toxic: Free from harmful plastics, melamine, BPA, and heavy toxins.
- Durable & Light: Sturdy enough to handle daily meals yet lightweight for travel, camping, or packed lunches.
- Eco-Conscious: Reduces agricultural burning waste and lowers overall carbon footprints by locking in biogenic carbon
Options and Availability
- Available in sets (ranging from pairs to sets of 4 containing spoons, forks, and knives).
- Commonly priced affordably between ₹140 and ₹355 for reusable kitchen and travel kits.
- You can find product options and local availability through online platforms like Amazon India or quick-commerce apps.
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- T Jayalakshmi, founder of Sri Harsha Enterprises.
- T. Jayalakshmi is a former private school teacher from Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, who founded Sri Harsha Enterprises to manufacture eco-friendly, edible tea and coffee cups.
- Background: After she and her husband lost their jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, she pivoted to entrepreneurship with support from the
- Andhra Pradesh Food Processing Society (APFPS).
- The Product: Unlike standard cups or typical refined-flour alternatives, her edible cups are made using healthy, indigenous grains like ragi (finger millet) and rice flour.
- Growth: Starting with a small unit in Resapuvanipalem, Visakhapatnam, production scaled rapidly from 2,000 cups a day to thousands more, helping customers enjoy their beverage and eat the cup afterward while reducing single-use plastic waste.

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