Friday, August 26, 2011

Good morning,

We all use disposable plates, cups, etc. No matter how environmentally responsible we try to be sometimes we just cannot bring all sorts of plates and flatware with us on a picnic or provide enough to go around for extra guests at a party. Sure, paper plates might be a little better than plastic...but that paper has to come from somewhere!

But now you can get disposable plates and dinnerware made from a very renewable and very biodegradable byproduct. It is even compostable, right in your own garden.

It has been around for a long time and I bet you've never even heard of it. Scroll down to find out more.

Thanks for reading,

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* Disposable, compostable and biodegradable plates made from 100% bagasse - sugarcane fiber remaining after extraction of juice from the sugarcane. Sugarcane is not only a readily renewable resource, but the sugarcane fiber can be turned into products normally made from plastic or paper and avoids the pollution from normal burning of sugarcane pulp after juice extraction.

* These biodegradable plates are soak proof, have no plastic or wax lining applied to it and can be used for both hot and cold items. A far superior alternative to styrofoam and plastic as well as paper plates made from cutting down trees.

* Unbleached bagasse plates are also available - in natural light brown color. Bleaching is usually not necessary, is pollution causing and is mostly done using chlorine or chlorine compounds, which release dioxins.

* If you cannot find bagasse plates in your local stores you can purchase them online.