Biodegradable Tableware Disappears

Fact 1: Hard plastic can take up to 20-30 years to biodegrade.

Fact2: Corn-based utensils take 30-40 days to compost.

Fact 3: Biodegradable tableware is often made of corn, potato, or sugar cane.

Fact 4: In the US (2006) more than 251 million tons of waste was created.

Fact 5: Include online searches to find biodegradable flastware & (and) tableware.

The above facts are provided by "Da Green Show: Episode Beta 0.80 featuring Greg Christian from Greg Christian Catering and Events.

Research Links

Bureau of Land Management
www.blm.gov/education/Int/background/packing.htm

Eco Products
www.ecoproducts.com/company%20pages/faq.htm

US Environmental Protection Agency
www.epa.gov/garbage/facts.htm

Additional links we hope are helpful.

Froogle.com: A product comparison search engine.

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