Plastics, which are created from fossil fuels, make up the majority of single-use items. Plastic is not only energy-intensive to produce, but it is also linked to other environmental and public-health concerns, including as pollution generated by refineries and gas and oil leaks that occur before the raw materials are even processed.

             The majority of disposable chopsticks on the market today are bad for the environment and may be harmful to human health. The majority of them are mass-produced in China from unsustainable wood that has been treated with harsh chemicals during the production process. Throwaway chopsticks have been identified as a key source of considerable deforestation, and a ban on disposable chopsticks has been advocated at various times in recent history.

           Even for people who did not grow up with chopsticks at the dinner table, disposable chopsticks are inexpensive, lightweight, and simple to use. The popularity of disposable wooden chopsticks has created a significant demand for both the goods and the raw materials used to make them.

        Major manufacturers in China and Japan yearly harvest more than 20 million trees to acquire raw materials for disposable chopsticks. If this tendency continues, deforestation will intensify, resulting in global environmental effects. As a result, many people concerned about the environment want to restrict the usage of disposable chopsticks in favour of reusable chopsticks. Others argue that disposable chopsticks are more sanitary and can be made from otherwise discarded wood. As disposable chopsticks become more popular, the argument over their use will intensify.

          Although disposable chopsticks contribute to deforestation, agricultural, ranching, commercial logging, and mining businesses have a considerably greater impact.