...sugarcane (bagasse), offer new possibilities for serving summer salads.

Performance-wise, the bioplastics have few durability issues. The same factors that lead to food spoilage, like humidity, also influence the rate of degradation of a biodegradable fork. Some may "lack the tenacity of the plastic items we're used to" says David Walton of Gaiam.com, a reseller that offers bioplastic picnicware. For water containers, Gaiam recommends stainless steel instead.

At TheGreenOffice.com you'll find bagasse plates and bowls alongside spudware cutlery that's both reusable and biodegradable; it's advertised as sturdy enough for boiling or microwaving and dishwasher safe, with a shelf life of five years. The site also sells corn-based cutlery that may be great for potato salad but won't work for hot foods.

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