You’ve got party plans. And your regular dinnerware just won’t accommodate the crowd. What’s the green solution?   There are several options on the market, including recycled plastic plates and pressed paper plates that will biodegrade (shout out to Chinet; who knew?). But there’s only one product we’ve seen that covers the green spectrum like moss on... read more

Are recycled-glass champagne flutes "green" if their carbon footprint stretches to Spain? What about compostable dishes you can toss in the backyard after dinner -- but then must replenish? While the economy struggles, commercialization of the eco-movement is in full force. There was "Green Tuesday," a trumped-up shopping day by eco-retailers... read more

Cool plates, my kids said, as I served them dinner one recent evening. So they were astounded at the end of the meal when I threw them away. I was just following the manufacturer's instructions. And being good to the Earth, too. The dinnerware we used comes from VerTerra, and each piece is made from... read more

Verterra Single-Use Dinnerware Being green is about being altruistic. It’s about being concerned for something greater than the individual. It’s about caring about our world and our kids’ world. It IS all those things. But sometimes, it’s also about being cool. And nothing will get the guests at your next soiree murmuring “wow,... read more

Verterra Plates We wouldn’t normally suggest giving disposable plates as a gift, but we guarantee that friends with an eco bent will appreciate these dishes from VerTerra. They’re made from fallen palm leaves that are sprayed, steam-molded, and UV-sterilized, yet they can still handle being nuked or put in the... read more

If you’re planning an outdoor party, it’s challenging to stick to your principles when it comes to discarding the remains of the day. Given that Americans throw out nearly 100 billion plastic, paper and styrofoam plates and cups each year–most of which are made from petroleum-based plastics, hazardous foam or... read more

I just had a bowl of cereal, in a palm leaf. No I’m not on a tropical island. Nor am I on a eco commune. I’m here in snowy Grass Valley, trying out the new line of compostable serviceware from Verterra. And I have to say I’m very impressed. I’ve used... read more

Interesting title, eh? I wasn’t kidding either VerTerra has come out with some absolutely beautiful sustainable temporary dinnerware.  Let me explain how they’re made so you know just how eco-friendly and sustainable these things are.  Their fair-waged workers gather fallen palm leaves, steam and press the leaves into the molds, then... read more

The Bottom Line Verterra dinnerware might have a few drawbacks, but Verterra more than makes up for them with their sleek look, dedication to sustainability and fair production practices. Overall, Verterra is the eco-friendlier, healthier, more convenient alternative to paper plates for any occasion. Pros Compostable after multiple uses.... read more

I brought some samples of Verterra’s thoroughly sustainable and thoughtfully produced plates and bowls to my office to give them a rough test drive. I’m a salad girl and I love to use a lot of dressing and mix up all kinds of mushy stuff with my green mess, so... read more

Slide 8 LONG ISLAND CITY, N.Y., Oct 24, 2008 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- At an event that drew more than 2,100 exhibitors, VerTerra's stylish, versatile and compostable dinnerware stoof out from the pack, winning the Natural Products Expo East's 2008 Best New Green/Environmentally-friendly Product Award.   "At VerTerra, we are truly thrilled to... read more

VerTerra derives its name from the Latin phrase for true to the earth, and its products reflect that philosophy.  This dinnerware collection is made from compostable plant matter (think fallen leaves) and water, pressed into single-use plates, bowls, cups, and platters by South Asian workers who receive a fair living... read more

VerTerra’s reusable dishes, made from fallen leaves instead of paper, are microwave- and oven-safe (from $9 for 10-pack; verterra.com).                  Source: http://www.foodandwine.com/articles/eco-checklist-opt-for-compostable-plates PDF Download: VerTerra in Food & Wine Magazine Aug. 08  read more

Suite of Dinnerware, prices vary by size, from VerTerra; 718-383-3333 or email michael@verterra.com   PDF Source: Cottage Living May/June 2008 read more

Intrigued by the possibility of single-use tableware made exclusively of pressed, organic fallen leaves (no colors, no binders, and no coating or stabilizers added), we asked Micheal of VerTerra to share some product table-top shots with us. We'll intersperse them with a few text snippets.   Our entire process is run... read more