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We get lots of emails at Ethical Weddings from brides and grooms trying to plan a more ethical and green wedding - so we thought it was about time we started to share them with you - especially as you might be able to help us answer them!

So today, we’re Stateside (virtually that is!) with a bride who’s trying to track down an eco alternative to disposable tableware… 

“I am in the US and trying to plan a green wedding. We would like to have recycled/biodegradable tableware but every website I find happens to be in the UK.  Do you know or have any counterparts you would recommend in the US?”

We put the question to one of our US-based blogger brides, Sharon, who suggests:

“If she’s looking for something casual, these folks make recycled plastic tableware:

http://www.recycline.com/products/preservetbw.html

It’s re-usable (I use them for picnics, BBQs, etc) and comes in fun colors.

In a quick google search I also found these:
http://www.worldcentric.org/store/tableware.htm

Hope that helps!”

And our other US blogger bride, Thryn agrees:

“Regarding the tableware, the only website I know about is World Centric but I don’t know much about them. I recommend doing a search for “compostable tableware” to see what comes up…”

Treehugger also reports on compostable tableware, sparking off some interesting comments and suggestions from readers.

While from our own searches, we found this stylish selection of eco tableware from Low Impact Living  who are based in California, or these compostable corn cups from Colorado-based Green Logic.

To finish up, let’s take a little peek at our Ethical Weddings directory…

In the UK, Little Cherry offers bamboo biodegradable plates as an alternative to plastic disposables. Their recycled plastic tableware started life as organic yoghurt pots and their handmade fabric bunting and tablecloths can be re-used year after year.

And if we’re going for re-use rather than recycle, Equita, one of our US suppliers, has a gorgeous range of eco chic tableware that might be an option for the wedding gift registry rather than the wedding breakfast table!

Green brides are talking about tableware in the Ethical Weddings Forum where you’ll find posts on ‘Recycled paper napkins and tablecloths?‘ and ‘Paper vs. china & glassware‘ - read more and share your thoughts with other brides and grooms.

If you have more tableware tips for us, get in touch!

Take care,

Katie
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