Disposable potato plates and bowls

Usually, when at a BBQ, we expect our potato to be on our plate rather than in it. But, that’s not the case with the disposable plates and bowls made by Potatopak, a New Zealand based company which specializes in environmentally friendly disposable plates, trays and bowls made entirely of potato starch. Not only do potato plates bio-degrade quickly, they’re made without producing the toxic waste associated with foam disposable plates. According to Potatopak’s website,  all waste produced from manufacturing their products is completely organic and is fed to livestock, fish, and even worms. In fact, animals such as pigs and other livestock will eat the plates whole! So, for your next summertime picnic or BBQ, consider using disposable plates made of potato starch rather than foam. They’re even available in assorted colors. You’ll be doing the environment a favor and they’ll be a great conversation starter. If you want to send a letter to your local supermarket requesting that they carry potato starch disposable plates and bowls, Potatopak provides templates for doing so.