by Zoe b Organic
This is world's first dishwasher-safe bowl made from corn.
- No BPA or phthalates
- Made from corn, not petroleum
- Dishwasher Safe
- No retail packaging
"As a mom, I know ordinary plastic is a useful material. But I'm also worried about what it's doing to our kids and our planet. Most plastic leaches toxic chemicals like BPA and phthalates into our food. And it's made from petroleum, a non-renewable resource we have a nasty habit of fighting war over. We're proud to offer a smart alternative: dishes made from corn, a sustainable resource. They look, feel, and hold up just like ordinary plastic. But they're safer for our kids and safer for the environment. Now you can serve grilled cheese and the planet at the same time!"- maker of Fantastic Anti-Plastic Bowl, Valerie
FAQ - answers offered by makers of Fanstastic Anti-Plastic Bowl
What is Fantastic Anti-Plastic Bowl made of?
The bowl is made with a bio-based material that comes from American-grown corn. Specifically, this bio-plastic from Mirel™ is made with PHA, a polymer produced by microbial fermentation of sugar.Does the bowl contain Bisphenol A (BPA) or phthalates?
No. Fantastic Anti-Plastic Bowl contains absolutely no BPA, phthalates, or PVC.
I’ve seen other corn-based bowl that needs to be hand-washed. Are you sure Fantastic Anti-Plastic Bow is dishwasher-safe?
Yes, the bowl is the first and only bowl made from corn that you can safely wash in the dishwasher. The bio-plastic material used is more heat-resistant than that of other corn-based dishes out there.
Is the bowl microwaveable?
Unfortunately, the bowl is not yet approved for microwaving. (We hope to get that approval in the near future.)
Will the bowl last?
Fantastic Anti-Plastic Bowl is durable and designed to hold up just like ordinary plastic dishes. As we said above, that includes running it through the dishwasher as much as you’d like.
Is it possible to scratch the bowl?
Cutting with a sharp knife or pizza-cutter may scar the bowl’s surface, just as it would with conventional plastic.
So why is “Anti-Plastic” better than ordinary plastic?
- Our material comes from corn grown here in the USA, a renewable resource.
- Ordinary plastic comes from oil and natural gas, fossil fuels that are not renewable.
- Our bio-plastic is BPA-free and phthalates-free. Most ordinary plastic isn’t.
- Our bio-plastic fully biodegrades in 2 to 3 years when buried in soil, immersed in water, home composted, or composted in industrial facilities. Ordinary plastic takes about 500 years to degrade, and even then it only breaks down into smaller particles that are toxic to wildlife and the environment.
So, at the end of the day, our bowl is safer, more sustainable, and it represents one less thing sitting around on our planet for centuries to come. And yet our bioplastic looks and feels—and is virtually unbreakable—like ordinary plastic. So you get all the upside without any of the downside. .
Why not just make the dishes out of recycled or recyclable plastic?
While recycling is certainly better than not recycling, it’s not as black-and-white as it may seem. First, it uses up lots of energy and fuel—which means more non-renewable resources and expense. Second, the recycling plants produce lots of waste themselves, including toxic chemicals and polluting smoke. And finally, most plastic is actually downcycled—meaning it’s used to make products of lesser quality and reduced functionality. Those products, in turn, can’t be recycled, so they ultimately go to a landfill somewhere. Which means it’s still plastic, and it still winds up sitting on the planet, in one form or another—for hundreds, even thousands of years.
Do you use GMO corn to make the bioplastic?
Unfortunately GMO corn is all that’s currently available to create our biodegradable resin. (In fact, 86% of all corn in the U.S. is GMO corn.) But as technology evolves, we’re always looking for better alternatives. So stay tuned.
Can I recycle the bowl with my recyclables?
No, biodegradable plastics cannot be recycled. As mentioned above, the proper way to dispose of it is ordinary composting. We’re all for recycling, but right now 15 billion pounds of conventional plastic are being produced in the U.S. every year, and unfortunately only one billion pounds are actually being recycled. That’s a frightening amount of plastic sitting around for hundreds of years.
What about other environmental costs, like transportation?
We try to reduce our footprint wherever possible. That’s why our bowl is manufactured right here in the USA. Pennsylvania, to be exact. (And yes, China would be a lot cheaper.)
color: lime green size: 14 oz - 2.25 inches high - 5.75 inches wide
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