The future and benefits of paper cutlery Since its introduction, paper catering utensils have long been widely promoted and used in developed countries and regions such as Europe, America, Japan, Singapore, Korea, and Hong Kong. Paper products made by paper bowl machines are unique in that they are aesthetically pleasing, environmentally friendly and hygienic, oil and temperature resistant, and are non-toxic, tasteless, good image, feel good, degradable, and non-polluting.