Recently, Repurpose sent me a set of their disposable tableware to try. I know what you’re thinking: Isn’t is best to use reusable tableware?
Well yes, but if you don’t have that much reusable tableware or if you are doing a lot of outdoor entertaining (hello, summer!) it can be super convenient to use disposables. The cool thing about Repurpose’s line is that it’s made exclusively from plants.
Repurpose’s cups, bowls, plates, forks, spoons and knives are made from corn, sugar and bamboo, all of which are annually-renewable resources. And unlike traditional plastic or even paper items, all Repurpose products are 100% compostable in an industrial composter in 90 days (instead of sitting in a landfill forever). But they still won’t melt in your hot soup, or warp with cold, wet ice cream!
Some of the other standout features of the Repurpose line are what the products do not contain; all Repurpose products are BPA-free, chlorine-free, petroleum-free and use only soy-based inks. Furthermore, fewer fossil resources are required to produce Repurpose tableware, which lowers our overall carbon footprint.
I was pleasantly surprised at how sturdy everything is. I’ve used other compostable forks and knives with disastrous results. They are not as fancy looking as palm leaf plates which I’ve reviewed before on this blog, but they are also much more affordable.
If you’d like to give them a try, they are available for purchase from the Repurpose website or directly from Amazon
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