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Uncoated/BPI Certified Paper Plates

Uncoated/BPI Certified Paper Plates
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Instructions

Paper plates are acceptable in the green cart only if they're BPI certified. If not, they should be placed in your landfill cart.

Alternatives

Bring resuable foodware either by bringing your own or using the ones provided by the business.

Facts

It takes 8 gallons of water to make one paper plate.

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