These days very attractive eco-friendly serveware options abound. When real glass dishes aren't a good option for an event (as when no one wants to wash dishes or you have no help or you're eating outside somewhere or children will be present and you don't want anything broken), the new eco-friendly serveware comes in nice designs, from modern to more traditional, so you're sure to find one to suit your style.
Here are some we like:
Modern/Contemporary (Most are white, ivory, or light brown and are squarish shapes)
- Veneerware bamboo plates and flatware, http://www.bambuhome.com/
- Bare by Solo--renewable and compostable plates and recyclable and compostable cups. Not in all states yet.
- Seventh Generation natural paper napkins--At Whole Foods
- VerTerra dinnerware--Microwave-, dishwasher-, and oven-safe plates, bowls, and trays. At Whole Foods
- Greenware compostable wooden flatware--See http://www.webrestaurantstore.com/
- Bagasse--made from sugarcane and wheat straw. See www.worldcentric.org/biocompostables
Traditional/Eclectic/Uptown
- Waverly Collection by Hefty--Beautiful patterns and recyclable if not soaking wet
- Chinet--Yes, the same brand our parents and grandparents bought is actually biodegradable and compostable and made from recycled materials (who knew?)
- Sustainable Party--7" starch biodegradables in lovely colors. See http://sustyparty.com/
- Terraware--Ivory but with a nice crosshatched inset design on the plates and both plates and forks look upscale. At Whole Foods
If you do buy white, ivory, or light brown eco serveware, use a colored tablecloth or color somewhere on your table so it won't look washed out. If you buy the colored eco serveware, you can use a white or ivory tablecloth or a solid colored one in a color that doesn't clash with the eco colored serveware.
Enjoy and our best for Earth Day and Easter!
Kristina
Kristina Ríos de Lumbreras, Ph.D.
Fandango Catering and Events
(713) 522-0077
http://www.fandango-catering.com/
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