I'm hosting bunco tonight, and I'm sure most of the group isn't even aware this stuff exists! My source was a bit pricy, though.
Have you tried it, did it break down in your compost pile? Product labeling on the materials I bought and at the ecoproducts site mention biodegradability in commercial composting, not residential. Also, where did you purchase it?
http://www.ecoproducts.com/Business/food_services/tableware/cutlery/fs_cutlery_biodegradable_cutlery.htm
http://www.roadlesstraveledstore.com/shop/home.php?cat=264
2007-11-08 01:59:49 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Environment ➔ Green Living
Doc, I'm not hosting at my house due to logistics, and it would be too late to stay and assist with the dishes. That plus the reality is that many people use this stuff. I generally don't, even when camping and backpacking. I'm trying to educate the bunco group -- and you -- and find out what others have found that's available.
2007-11-08 02:38:56 · update #1
Enicolls25, lazy is having resources out there that you know nothing about and doing nothing to find out more about them. Shame on you for implying I'm lazy with the scant information I provided.
Not lazy, just trying not to keep my friend up too late, and I want to see my grandson before my daughter picks him up from home, okay?
2007-11-08 02:43:56 · update #2
the bottom line on biodegradable cutlery is that it may be good for the environment in the way that it composts and is generally made of earth friendly material, but it still requires lots of energy (fossil fuel, electricity) to produce and ship. people need to be aware that just because the PRODUCT is earth friendly does not mean that the shipping method is. trucks carrying your organic oranges from Florida to Maine in the winter are just as harsh on the environment as pesticides (so buy local as much as possible to cut down on this, also buy in season), with their emissions. it might be more Eco friendly if you just wash real silverware in Eco friendly dish soap. sure the dish soap still travels but it is used longer in your home and the bottle can generally be recycled.
2007-11-08 10:26:46 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Americans have become the "throw away society". Landfills overflow with unnecessary trash. In the end it will be paid for by increased dependence on oil, higher food prices as corn is turned to alcohol and burned in fuel guzzling SUV's, drinking water in plastic bottles that continue to require oil to produce, and I could go on to include the plastic grocery bags which are most difficult to dispose. Except for informal parties, and cheap airlines, use of plastic knives, spoons and forks does indicate a lack of regard to the big environmental picture.
2007-11-08 03:55:57 · answer #2 · answered by crsimon36 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
For that price I rather use metal and wash them after use.
A family of 4 could have a lot of dinners in the compost for the 6 months it takes for these to break down.
2007-11-08 02:27:34 · answer #3 · answered by Dr Jello 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Too lazy to wash silverware?
Update: Meow. They make a product called Midol for your condition.
2007-11-08 02:31:10 · answer #4 · answered by enicolls25 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Those products are excellent. The problem is polystyrene needs to be banned. Because people like the fake Doctor would buy the cheep stuff.
2007-11-08 03:22:40 · answer #5 · answered by Kelly L 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋
No i have never used it but i may use it one day now that i know it exists.
2007-11-08 03:07:14 · answer #6 · answered by jc 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋