Growing up and living in the Midwest gives us a strong appreciation for the use of the natural resources we're surrounded by. Dandelion dinnerware is a plastic that's made from corn pellets and is a great, safe and eco-friendly alternative for mealtimes. Details and pricing after the jump...
Dandelion Dinnerware Made From Corn
These Dandelion products do two things really well. First, the company is taking great strides to use a reduce our dependency on both petroleum-based plastics and disposable ware in general, as it's an essential step toward a healthier future for our families and our environment. Dandelion uses a unique corn (PLA) formula and unlike conventional plastic, which is largely made from petroleum, their bioplastic is primarily made from corn! Polylactic acid (PLA) requires significantly less fossil resources, and generates far fewer green house gases than conventional plastic. And corn is a renewable and sustainable resource.
Outside of being great for the environment, Dandelion's dinnerware really has kids in mind. Their spoons are extra deep, ensuring food actually arrives in their tummys without falling off twice before making it there. Their bowls and plates are easy to grip and help little fingers take control when it comes to eating on their own.
Their pricing is budget friendly with an 8 pack of utensils costing $6.99, a 2 pack of plates comes in at $7.99 and a set of bowls is $7.00.
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I saw these at Whole Foods! They look great. I ended up not buying them because they're not dishwasher safe or microwave safe.
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Is it organic corn?
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I feel the use of corn for plastic is a little misleading as corn is used in so many plastic products already. I think it is more a case of clever advertising and giving the consumer a sense that they are doing the planet a favour by buying "earth friendly" plastic.
I appreciate the idea that it is not petroleum-based plastic, but it seems a bit of a stretch to think of it as environmentally friendly, considering it supports the already unnecessary industrial monoculture farming of corn that is a huge environmental, political and ecological issue in North America.
I'm not saying it isn't a step in a better direction; just wanted to add another perspective.
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I think this is a step in the right direction. Corn is a wasteful and petroleum-hogging crop that most Americans subsidize because agribusiness has more power in Washington than you or I. Corn isn't all good.
I look forward to the day when renewable, sun-loving grasses can be harvested in similar ways.
That being said, corn-based is better than petroleum-based because it biodegrades. At least it won't be sitting in perfect condition in a landfill in 300 years.
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Hmm not to keen on this. I live in the mid west and I have noticed so many corn crops up and gone because of development. I think they would be better of using recycled plastic.
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