Buying biodegradables in bulk

At the local and wholesale level, serving public agencies, commercial businesses as well as individual consumers wanting to use compostable plates, cups or cutlery, there are sources like Green Earth Office Supplies and Simply Biodegradable to provide the needed goods. When the San Francisco Department of the Environment held events last month in Golden Gate Park that attracted 35,000 people, the "Zero Waste" staff purchased cups and utensils from Green Earth Office Supply in Los Gatos, California, described by SF Environment as "a vendor of reasonably priced compostable products." (www. earthofficesupply.com) Another company in the business - forerunners of many more to come - is Simply Biodegradable of Moses Lake, Washington, which launched its company in February, 2003. "Recently, I worked with a family who scheduled its annual family event for 50 people, and I also sell to retail stores, restaurants, schools and governments," says owner Brad Price, (www.simplybiodegradable.com)