We have switched all of our disposable ware over to compostable products. We now use Greenware for our cold cups, lids, portion cups and clamshells. Greenware products are made from NatureWorksÒ PLA and are compostable in the Silver Springs compost program offered in Dining Service locations.
http://www.f-k.com/ and http://naturesplastic.wilkmfg.com/NaturesPLAstic/
Our plates are coming to us from Stalk Market and are made from 100% biodegradable, composatable sugar cane fiber (Bagasse). http://www.stalkmarketproducts.com/
The forks, knives and spoons are a Jaya product, also made of corn plastic that is 100% compostable in the Silver Springs Compost program. http://www.stalkmarketproducts.com/products.htm
Our to-go boxes, offered in the Greenery during lunch hours, are made from 100% recycled paper using 35% or most post-consumer recycled paper from Bio-Pak. http://www.fold-pak.com/products_bioPlus.htm
In the Market we offer biodegradable soup cups from Ecotainer. These cups are made of paper with a NatureWorksÒ PLA lining which is made from renewable resources and is compostable in the Silver Springs compost program. www.ecocupinfo.com/
Napkins are made from 100% recycled material and are compostable in the Silver Springs compost program.
Chopsticks, which are made of wood, can be composted in the Silver Springs compost program.
Solo Cups, which are available in the market for fountain drinks are made of paper lined with wax and are 100% compostable in the Silver Springs compost program.
Tully’s Coffee offers 100% compostable coffee cups. Compostable lids have yet to be developed, but stay tuned…!
