There are several alternatives:

1. Reusable tableware: such as stainless steel, glass or bamboo tableware, these materials are durable and can be used multiple times, reducing the need for disposable tableware.
2.  Bio-based tableware: disposable tableware made of corn starch, bagasse, reed and other materials
3.  Paper cutlery: Although paper cutlery usually takes a long time to degrade, it can be sourced from sustainably managed forests and has potential for recycling.
4. Wooden tableware; The wooden tableware is not all made of birch from the north, because birch grows fast
5. Bamboo tableware; The bamboo used in bamboo tableware is from the southern region of China, bamboo has rapid growth and degradable ability, bamboo can be grown every five years, bamboo planting and wild areas.

The rate of degradation of disposable degradable tableware depends on its material and environmental conditions. Here are the degradation rates of some common alternatives:

1. Pulp molding tableware: This kind of tableware usually takes reed, bagasse and other herbal pulp as the main raw material, adding about 30% of starch and other easily degradable fillers. In the natural environment, pulp molding tableware degradation rate is faster,
2. generally within a few months to a year can be completely degraded
3. Bio-based tableware: This kind of tableware can be degraded under the action of light and microorganisms. The degradation rate is affected by environmental factors such as temperature, humidity and light conditions. Under the right conditions, such tableware can be degraded within a few months.
4.  Starch-based tableware: tableware made of corn, potato and other starch as raw materials can be degraded quickly in the natural environment. Under the right temperature and humidity conditions, starch-based tableware can degrade in a few weeks to a few months.