Plastic tableware is commonly used in the fast-food industry. Plastic tableware is sold in large quantities by restaurants, caf?s, pubs, caterings, and hotels. Foodservice operators have a limited amount of time to clean their utensil inventory. This can result in plates being poorly cleaned, resulting in health and safety issues such as E. coli and other bacteria exposure. Furthermore, they are less expensive than other disposable tableware. As a result, the foodservice industry is a major customer for plastic tableware manufacturers, and its development is a major driving force in the plastic tableware sector.