


No chemicals are used during the entire manufacturing process. Then, they are heat pressed to produce the appropriate plate and bowl shapes. Artfully designed, our dinnerware has been recognized by the Smithsonian and awarded numerous times by the Natural Products Association, The NY Restaurant Association and the International Hotel Motel Association, this is the most. The collection is stylish + sleek and the first of its kind line in the U.S. Areca leaf plates are nature's own solution to the harmful results of using paper and plastic disposables.The fallen fronds of the Areca Leaves are collected, pressure cleaned and sun dried. VerTerra Dinnerware From Fallen Leaves was created by CEO Michael Dwork in 2006. All manner of wet foods can be served without the plate or bowl becoming soggy and losing its integrity. The tree is endowed with huge leaves and fronds, which shed and fall to the ground every few weeks.These leaves are turned into disposable plates, bowls and platters as an alternative to plastic, styrofoam and paper plates.The material does not react with food and will not add any additional taste or chemicals to it.
