Born from a pair of chopsticks pulled out over egg noodles in lower Manhattan, Duebest creates reusable products for lower-waste meals and everyday living. Founded by best friends Daphne Sculac and BobbiJo McCauley, the brand’s signature teak cutlery is handmade by Fair Trade artisans in Bali and designed to travel in a compact case. Duebest also develops practical kitchen reusables, including silicone stretch lids and glass straw sets, with the goal of helping people move away from single-use plastics.
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FoliumwareCo-founders Garima Parnami and Gaurav Pranami created Foliumware after a landfill visit prompted them to seek a genuinely natural alternative to disposable tableware. The company makes single-use leaf plates and bowls for gatherings, replacing conventional throwaway serveware with products designed to return to backyard compost in a few weeks.
Welly BottleWelly Bottle makes design-focused reusable bottles and drinkware, pairing insulated stainless steel with natural bamboo to replace single-use plastics. Based in Pittsburgh, the company gives at least 1% of every sale to clean-water projects worldwide, making its “bottle to well” mission part of the product itself.PITTSBURGH, PA
Jetsam Salvage CoJetsam Salvage Co. turns plastics collected from local waters into coastal goods, including a recycled-plastic clam knife and cutting boards made in the United States. Inspired by Long Island’s Great South Bay, the company pairs practical products with coastal designs and directs a portion of sales to organizations working to clean and preserve waterways.
Jan-Stix LLCBorn from its founder’s effort to help his mother eat independently after a stroke, Jan-Stix LLC makes ergonomic, reusable chopsticks designed to be easier to hold and control than conventional pairs. The hinged utensils are molded and assembled in the USA, with a spring-loaded design that helps diners with limited dexterity—and anyone who wants a steadier way to handle everything from noodles to everyday meals. Jan-Stix holds U.S. utility patent No. 8,870,254.HUNTINGDON VALLEY, PA