Better Picnic Gear

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MATTHEW T. STALLBAUMER

Outdoor parties, picnics and hikes can have a downside: most disposable products are not eco-friendly. Here are picnic geart alternatives to help you travel lightly, enjoy nature and keep your gathering green.

Biodegradable plates
These sturdy plates are made from a natural byproduct of sugar refining. When the picnic’s over, just toss them in the compost pile. $21 for 125; Treecycle.

Compostable tableware
These plastic utensils, made from potato starch, are 100 percent tree- and petroleum-free. $6 for 50 forks, knives or spoons; Real Goods.

  • Published on Jun 1, 2006
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