Sustainable Ideas...

Just in time for picnic season, CupDepot.com introduces biodegradable cups made from corn. The company’s new Karat Earth brand line of products includes biodegradable cups, utensils, straws, and more and they’re all made from corn. After you’re done with them, the plastics will decompose in your typical landfill in 45 to 60 days. Right now on the site, you can get bundles of straws, plastic cups, and lids; paper cups and utensils are coming soon. The only problem, ordering-wise, is that the company sells cups and straws by the bushel, $140 for 10,000 straws, or $105 for 1,000 cups. So, the best way to get them, unless you’re stocking up on plastic cups or straws for years to come, is to ask about it when ordering—they do custom cup orders, though, so perhaps your next company picnic could include corn cups.Photo from CupDepot.com.