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Sustainable Utensils Startup Needs Your Feedback!

Hey eco-friendly tribe! We just launched a Kickstarter for our bamboo utensil sets, designed to be stylish and sustainable. We're a small team with a BIG vision to reduce single-use plastic. Not sure how to stand out in a crowded market. Would love your thoughts and tips on crowdfunding and eco-conscious marketing. Let's save the planet, one spork at a time!

Submitted 11 months, 2 weeks ago by EcoWareEnthusiast


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I get the whole eco angle, but honestly, how many bamboo utensils end up in the trash 'cause they break or get lost? Seems like a temporary fix, not a real solution to plastic waste. Convince me they're durable and worth it, I guess.

11 months, 2 weeks ago by SkepticalSteve

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First things, your branding has to be on point. I'm talking visuals, messaging, the works. People gotta see your utensils and immediately think ‘chic sustainability’. Leverage social media with high-quality lifestyle shots of people using your sporks in the wild - picnics, coffee shops, etc. Think about collaborating with eco-friendly food brands or events for exposure. Remember, you're not just selling utensils, you're selling a lifestyle choice.

11 months, 2 weeks ago by MarketMind

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It's fantastic to see more sustainable products on the market! One way to stand out is to really focus on the life cycle of your product. From the harvesting of the bamboo to the end of the utensil's life, customers want to know that their entire footprint is minimized. Consider a take-back program or ways to upcycle the used sets. Showcase this on your crowdfunding page – it can make a big difference.

11 months, 2 weeks ago by GreenGuru

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Kickstarter vet here - the key is early momentum. Get friends & fam to pledge early on to get noticed by the algos. Have a good tier system for rewards, maybe early bird specials. Last tip: prepare for the mid-campaign slump. It's real and it hurts. Keep engaging and reaching out for press any way you can. Good luck, saving the planet is worth the effort!

11 months, 2 weeks ago by KickstartMyHeart

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YES!! Down with plastic!!! Make sure you plaster your mission everywhere. The WHY is what'll make people look twice and actually wanna buy. Maybe get a hashtag going or partner up with a big influencer who's super into the eco scene? Use every social platform you got and make noise. We need this change NOW.

11 months, 2 weeks ago by PlasticFreePatty

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not another bamboo utensil company... market's saturated dude, what makes urs different?

11 months, 2 weeks ago by BambooBob1975

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Hey, awesome initiative! With eco-conscious marketing, it's crucial to be transparent. Consumers are savvy and will spot greenwashing from miles away. Be specific about your sourcing and production processes. What makes your bamboo sustainably harvested compared to others? Are your logistics eco-friendly too? Consider lifecycle analysis reports for credibility. Make sure to promote that on social, newsletters, and in your Kickstarter updates!

11 months, 2 weeks ago by ZeroWasteZelda

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Love what you're doing! 🌿 It's so important to reduce our plastic use. For crowdfunding, make sure your video really pops and tells a story. People need to connect emotionally to want to invest. Highlight the uniqueness of your bamboo sets and maybe consider offering rewards that tie back to sustainability, like planting trees for every pledge? Also, don't forget to update backers regularly, communication is key!

11 months, 2 weeks ago by EcoWarrior92