According to Branch they are "Handmade by Bambu in China. (Note that Bambu works only with manufacturing partners who demonstrate a commitment to health and safety, environmental protection and fair labor practices. In turn, Bambu supports and reinforces worker health and safety measures, and funds international third-party auditing procedures.)"
That seems nice! So I called about getting a sample and was told that I needed to order the 10 dollar sample set that provided me with all of their products. Um...okay, I get it, the economy is tough, 10 dollars = 10 tacos at taco night, but its my wedding I'll splurge. So as I get to the shipping information I find that Branch will ONLY fedex my shipment for 10.87, more than the price of the sample kit. I called back and left a message asking them why they are charging me that much for shipping....no response so far.
Next I called Let's Go Green. Now while they do not have the hip bamboo plates, and they do not offer samples, the kind gentleman I spoke with gave me a coupon code for 25% off when I ordered. I don't think you have to guess where I am planning on getting my biodegradable plates, cutlery etc from
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i just discovered your blog and i love it!
budget savvy bride posted about biodegradable cutlery etc recently in case this helps http://thebudgetsavvybride.com/2009/04/07/eco-and-budget-friendly/. also, sad but true - it's best to bring biodegradable plates to a compost heap or facility, as most landfills are so tightly packed that nothing biodegrades in them anyway!
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