We don’t think we’re the only ones that like to take some food to the park and lay out a bit of a spread. But the problem is, while we don’t want to lug all our dishes and cutlery all over town, we also don’t want to have to leave with a garbage bag full of plastic from just one meal. Our solution - biodegradable plates, bowls, cups, and cutlery. There are lots of options out there but our current favourite is offered by Branch Home.

Plates and Bowls

Made in China at a factory where workers are treated properly and paid a fair wage. Made from 100% sugar cane fiber (bagasse), a byproduct of the sugar refining process. Supplies of this material are virtually unlimited worldwide. The use of bagasse products eliminates the dependence of traditional wood fiber-based materials in disposable tableware. Since bagasse is traditionally burned for disposal, the diversion of the fiber into the making of tableware prevents air pollution. Win-win.

Cups

Made in Taiwan at a factory where workers are treated properly and paid a fair wage. Made from PLA (polylactic acid, or Polylactide), a polymer that comes from corn and other 100% renewable resources. PLA is 100% biodegradable and commercially compostable.

Cutlery

Made in China at a factory where workers are treated properly and paid a fair wage. Made from 80% potato starch and 20% vegetable oil.

Also good for eating at the office!