Verterra: Decidedly Non-Granola Compostable Plates

Paul Smith — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 20:05:43 +0000

I just had a bowl of cereal, in a palm leaf. No I’m not on a tropical island. Nor am I on a eco commune. I’m here in snowy Grass Valley, trying out the new line of compostable serviceware from Verterra. And I have to say I’m very impressed.

I’ve used quite a lot of eco friendly compostable & biodegradable plates, utensils, cups, etc. in my time, and these are the best I’ve come across.

Why? They are both aesthetically interesting and durable. Verterra can’t say it, but I can: They’re reusable. Since their surface is one piece of material, rather than a composite of several fibers, as in how how paper is made, they have greater structural integrity. That means that they don’t fall apart. This is the second set of samples I’ve gotten from them, these being from their soon to be released Signature line, and so far I’ve been able to reuse a bowl four times.

Some who are familiar with the original Indian plates these take their inspiration from may ask, what’s so different about these?

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Verterra: Decidedly Non-Granola Compostable Plates

I’ve used quite a lot of eco friendly compostable & biodegradable plates, utensils, cups, etc. in my time, and these are the best I’ve come across.

A Simply Gorgeous 100% Certified Organic Cotton Clothing Company with Awesome Taste in Fashion.