Corn Moment
New corn revelations today! One based on Utne Magazine and the other from our local food coop, which I have been a member of for lo these many years.
First, a new plastic which is more durable than previous ones is being used by Biota Spring Water. The containers are clear, and are about half the cost of petroleum products to produce. They are made of corn and though they will not break down in your back yard compost pile, they can be commercially composted within 80 days.
Secondly, there are now plastic utensils, cups, and kitchen bags made of corn. These are available through a company called Nat-ur, and are completely biodegradable. Our co-op gets them through United Natural Foods, Inc in Rocklin, California and I imagine many other wholesalers carry them as well. You can also try your local organic foods store.
Picnic time may be finally here in Northern California, so get your supply of corn forks and enjoy a hearty outdoor meal and then compost those forks with a clear conscience.
Lets stop our "addiction to oil", as Bush says.
First, a new plastic which is more durable than previous ones is being used by Biota Spring Water. The containers are clear, and are about half the cost of petroleum products to produce. They are made of corn and though they will not break down in your back yard compost pile, they can be commercially composted within 80 days.
Secondly, there are now plastic utensils, cups, and kitchen bags made of corn. These are available through a company called Nat-ur, and are completely biodegradable. Our co-op gets them through United Natural Foods, Inc in Rocklin, California and I imagine many other wholesalers carry them as well. You can also try your local organic foods store.
Picnic time may be finally here in Northern California, so get your supply of corn forks and enjoy a hearty outdoor meal and then compost those forks with a clear conscience.
Lets stop our "addiction to oil", as Bush says.
posted by Ma Carr at 10:16 AM
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