I am having a party this weekend and I will have more than 30 guests so it is beyond using regular plates , I will be using reusable flatware instead of plastic ones
2007-06-18 03:23:25 · 19 answers · asked by tookulit 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Entertaining
styrofoam will never degrade.
Paper will break down over time, and is a renewable resource. Use paper.
2007-06-18 03:27:05 · answer #1 · answered by Sugar Pie 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Styrofoam. Paper recycles
2007-06-18 03:29:17 · answer #2 · answered by Experto Credo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Styrofoam is worse. You can buy recycled paper plates. For that matter you can buy plastic picnic plates that are washable and reusable, which would probably be the best .
2007-06-18 03:29:56 · answer #3 · answered by New Dog Owner 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Styrofoam is sturdier, but environmentally it's a disaster. Paper plates can be recycled. When we were kids my mom had these wicker plate holders for paper plates. You popped a paper plate in and after dinner you just tossed the plate and put the holder away.
2007-06-18 03:27:36 · answer #4 · answered by Penelope Smith 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
paper is literally infinitely better for the environment. Styrofoam will be styrofoam in the year 5,002,007.
Paper will be nothing by January 2008. Maybe a bit longer if it's wax coated.
2007-06-18 03:32:36 · answer #5 · answered by PH 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Styrofoam is around for a thousand years . You think a piece of paper can endure the test of time like that ?
2007-06-18 03:50:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The styrofoam you use will still be on the planet in 500 years. Its cheap to buy and using it is a cheap move.
2007-06-18 04:15:28 · answer #7 · answered by Seven Signs 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Styrofoam is worse it takes longer to biodegrade (break down) and contains more chemicals that could be harmful for the environment
2007-06-18 03:29:36 · answer #8 · answered by Okami 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go with the paper plates they are better for the environment...
2007-06-18 07:51:42 · answer #9 · answered by Maw-Maw 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Paper places are better for the environment. Styrofoam are not biodegradable (sp?).
2007-06-18 06:14:48 · answer #10 · answered by ~**Athena's Mommy**~ 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋