Tableware

The idea of disposable, single-use cups, plates, and cutlery has been denounced by environmentalists and green enthusiasts for years. As the green movement becomes more than a passing trend and increases in prevalence throughout our daily lives, many manufacturers of clear plastic tableware are offering new products and features that make it better for the environment. In addition, taking simple steps to reuse and recycle can yield greener results while saving you money. Sound too good to be true? Think again! Whether you’re throwing a birthday party or just serving the family your weekly Sunday dinner, here are three simple ways to make disposable clear tableware more environmentally friendly.

1. Choose an Eco-Friendly Option – These days, consumers have a much greater assortment of clear tableware and cutlery to choose from, including a bevy of green alternatives. Many of these products are made using sustainable practices that are better for the planet and are comprised of more eco-friendly materials that can be recycled more easily than traditional plastic or even paper tableware. Renewable plastics, such as bioplastics, are made from renewable resources and are a cost-effective and ecologically sound alternative to petroleum-based tableware products. Other clear tableware products are made from PET, or post-consumer recycled Polyethylene Terephthalate. The “PET” or “PETE” acronym on plastic products (including tableware) simply indicates it was made from recycled materials.
2. Reuse Clear Tableware – A simple way to reduce your carbon footprint when it comes to disposable tableware is to simply reuse it! Most clear tableware products can be thoroughly sanitized by putting it in the dishwasher (just don’t use the hottest cycle) or hand washing using soap and water. While its final destination may inevitably be a landfill, clear tableware can have multiple life cycles instead of just one. This can also save you a significant amount of money since you won’t have to purchase new disposable tableware every time you throw a party or have an event.
3. Recycle Approved Products – Before you purchase clear tableware, check if it can be recycled. If food can easily be cleaned from the product and if it has a recycling symbol (often located on the bottom of the product), it generally can be recycled through local county or municipality-sanctioned recycling programs. Most PET products can be recycled since they were made initially with recycled products.

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