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- World Centric - Certified Compostable Wheat Straw 9 Inch Party Plates - 12 Pack World Centric Certified Compostable Wheat Straw 9 Inch Party Plates holds larger cups for beer, soft drinks or other beverages. The 10 inch plates are the ideal solution for social and business events— carry both your drink and food in one hand! Their 7" plate is perfect for wine glasses and appetizers, World Centric plates are made from wheatstraw, a leftover agricultural fiber and an annually renewable resource. Microwave and freezer safe, can be used for both hot and cold items Soak proof, No plastic or wax lining Suitable for hot foods up to 220 Fahrenheit Conform to FDA guidelines for food use Gluten-free. Wheatstraw is the remaining plant fiber after the grain (which stores the proteins and allergens) has been removed. World Centric plates are certified compostable by the Biodegradable Products Institute and meet ASTM standards for compostability. Their plant fiber products are guaranteed to break down in 2-3 months in industrial facilities. Please check locally, as the facilities are not available in all communities. Frequently Asked Questions What are biodegradable and compostable products? Biodegradable and compostable products are made from organic, natural materials like corn, reed grass and bagasse (sugar cane). These products come from annually renewable resources and are sustainably manufactured, non-toxic while in use and decompose back into the soil. What is the difference between compostable and biodegradable? Compostable Plastic is plastic which is "capable of undergoing biological decomposition in a compost site as part of an available program, such that the plastic is not visually distinguishable and breaks down to carbon dioxide, water, inorganic compounds, and biomass, at a rate consistent with known compostable materials (e.g. cellulose). and leaves no toxic residue." In order for a plastic to be called compostable, three (3) criteria must be met: Biodegrade - break down into carbon dioxide, water and biomass at the same rate as cellulose (paper). Disintegrate - the material is indistinguishable in the compost, that it is not visible and needs to be screened out. No Eco-toxicity - the biodegradation does not produce any toxic material and the compost can support plant growth. Biodegradable Plastic is plastic which will degrade from naturally occurring microorganisms, such as bacteria, fungi etc. over a period of time. Note, that there is no requirement for leaving "no toxic residue", and as well as no requirement for the time it needs to take to biodegrade. What’s wrong with plastic and Styrofoam? Plastic and Styrofoam are non-biodegradable, petroleum derived, stay in the environment for hundred to thousands of years and leach toxic substances into the groundwater. Approximately 40 billion plastic utensils are used every year in the USA alone, together with billions of Styrofoam and plastic cups, plates etc. Biodegradable products can, therefore, reduce landfill mass by as much as 30%. What’s wrong with paper plates? Most paper disposable products are made from virgin wood fiber, which depletes natural forests and the eco-services that forests provide. In comparison, bagasse is a byproduct of sugar cane production, a readily renewable resource and widely grown all over the world. What’s the difference between Corn/PLA products and Bagasse products? PLA products are made from corn starch, while bagasse products are made from residual sugar cane fiber (a waste product of sugar production). PLA products work better with cold materials, while bagasse products work with both hot and cold materials What is composting? Composting is breaking down organic material by bacteria, yeasts and fungi into healthy, fertile soil. What’s the difference between composting and recycling? Composting involves the decomposition of organic material by bacteria, yeasts and fungi. Recycling is re-processing used materials to create new items. Recyclin
- UPC # 814669012133
- Size/Form 12 Pack
Suggested Use: Safe for microwave and freezer. INGREDIENTS 12 World Centric Certified Compostable Wheat Straw 9 Inch Party Plates WARNINGS Although these plates are soak-proof, hot foods may cause the plate to "perspire."
