May 22nd's Tip
Thank you to Jenna Gruhala Oltersdorf for today's tip. I thought with the start of Memorial Day weekend today, this might be helpful for anyone planning parties who needs disposable tableware.
Quick Tips for a Green Gathering: As we enter the summer months, odds are you’re planning a backyard barbecue or a picnic at the beach. For any sized gathering this summer, there are simple steps you can take to be more environmentally friendly while still having fun.
Quick tips for a green gathering this summer include:
- Send invitations via email rather than traditional printed invites
- Check out flea markets and secondhand stores for party décor
- Serve food on disposable tableware, like Chinet, made of 100% pre-consumer recycled material and biodegradable in home compost
- Create a menu using local, organic produce; for great recipes, go to www.mychinet.com/recipes
- Use reusable towels for clean up and biodegradable trash bags
- Compost leftover party food and Chinet tableware
“Chinet brand gives you the strength and style you depend on, with the added piece of mind knowing you’re using environmentally-friendly products,” said Julie Stoetzer, Chinet Brand Marketing Manager. “Chinet Classic White and Chinet Casuals lines are made of 100 percent pre-consumer recycled material. Both lines are also chlorine-free, microwave safe and fully biodegradable in home composting.”
Huhtamaki Americas, Inc., makers of Chinet products, practices sustainable processes in the production of both consumer and specialty packaging. By using recycled materials in the production of molded fiber products, Huhtamaki annually saves:
- Nearly three million trees each year
- One billion gallons of water which is equal to the supply of water for a city of 10,000
- 65 million gallons of oil or the equivalent of 31 million gallons of gas
These efforts, along with programs designed to reduce the company’s pollution and power use, have earned Huhtamaki a number of awards including the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Environmental Achievement Award. For more information, visit www.mychinet.com/environment.
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May 22nd, 2009 at 10:02 am
why use disposable dishware at all? i'd just use my normal infinitely reusable dishes
May 22nd, 2009 at 11:01 am
Is the post from Chinet? Glad to know they use recycled materials. But I hit the thrift store for my daughter's birthday and bought a stack of light, reusable, nonbreakable plates for a couple of dollars.
May 22nd, 2009 at 12:38 pm
I'm not trying to be funny (at this particular moment) but I wonder the same thing as Carrie. Why not just use regular dishes?
May 22nd, 2009 at 12:56 pm
I agree about using reusable dishes (we personally never use disposable), but there are times where some might want disposable (large parties, picnics, etc.), so it's there as an option.
May 23rd, 2009 at 9:29 pm
As Stephanie says, there are instances when you need disposable plates. Although they may not be the most eco-friendly, it's better than using other types of disposable plates. I also agree completely with the composting part as well. Great post as usual.
May 26th, 2009 at 1:46 am
I haven't use disposable tableware since 8 years ago. However, I found this Chinet disposable tableware is quite attractive as well. I'll go to the main website and check it out...