Comments on: The Greener Side of Disposable Tableware

By: Plastic buff

Plastic buff — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 16:25:58 +0000

Hygiene and sanitation are the other important factors that make people go for disposable dinnerware. They follow simple use and throw method. Many of the catering businesses and restaurants have now greatly benefited from these products. They help in easy clean up and there is no chance of breakage. Benefits offered by disposable paper and plastic dinnerware are more or less similar.

By: JB

JB — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 18:56:23 +0000

I still think you can get green tableware that’s disposable. Corn plastics aren’t great, but I really trust the biodegradable plates made from sugarcane. Here’s more info: http://yourgreenfriend.com/greener-disposable-tableware/

By: The facts on :Biodegradable | Earthly Finds

The facts on :Biodegradable | Earthly Finds — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 17:53:42 +0000

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By: Lars

Lars — Wed, 20 May 2009 07:39:07 +0000

Mick and Mandy, please do not look only for disposal tabelware made from cornstarch (PLA). Paper Fibre and Bamboo are more environmentally friendly, made from renewable resources and also fully compostable, biodegradable or just recycle together with waste paper. Plain white, food approved and soak resistent without any special compounds or chemistry inside. Pactiv/Hefty has a big range for this items called earth choice and in Europe it is Omni-Pac.

By: Mindy

Mindy — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 11:21:36 +0000

Thanks for the advice Mark! I have found a great website with lots of companies (www.bpiworld.org)
I had no clue that these things even existed. Thanks again

By: Mark

Mark — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 20:29:34 +0000

How about addressing the issue of using bio-degradable tableware made from cornstarch? You can get plates, utensils and “take-out” containers made from these next-gen. plastics. I know of many businesses (like Microsoft) that use these items in their onsite cafeterias to reduce their impact on the environment.

By: Nick

Nick — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 19:17:44 +0000

Rosie: How is washing and re-using them disgusting? It’s no different from washing and reusing porcelain plates. When I was in elementary school, my mom would send disposable cutlery with my lunch so it wasn’t a huge loss if I accidentally threw it away, but they were still washable, even in the dishwasher. Don’t know that plates would hold up to that, but you can definitely hand wash them and they will be as clean as anything else.

By: Susan

Susan — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 18:38:00 +0000

Why would washing and reusing be any more disgusting than washing and reusing regular plates and cups?

By: Mindy

Mindy — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 08:20:32 +0000

In a restaurant, is it more eco friendly to use disposable dishes or porcelain? Are there many eco friendly restaurant dishwashers on the market?

By: rosie palmer

rosie palmer — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 15:24:14 +0000

dont wash and reuse…. thats disgusting