It's great to see "Made in China" on disposable products that are actually fair trade and won't be around long after I'm compost myself. Branch Biodegradable Plates, Cups + Utensils are made from bagasse, which is extracted from the sugar cane. The utensils are made from 4:1 mix of potato starch and vegetable oil. So if you end up crashing on a desert island, after you've eaten all the rations, you can give a try to melting these down and fermenting them into a digestif. 25 bowls for $4 USD, 50 cups for $7 USD, and 50 sets of utensils for $13.50. [GT]
Branch Biodegradable Plates, Cups + Utensils [via PopGadget]
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