| |
Coated Paper |
Plastic |
Foam |
EarthShell |
| Specifically designed to utilize natural, annually-renewable resources? |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
| Greenhouse gas emissions? |
Higher |
Higher |
Higher |
Lowest |
| Total energy used to produce? |
More |
More |
More |
Least |
| Fossil fuels used to produce? |
More |
Most |
More |
Least |
| Biodegradable in commercial compost within two years? |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
| Landfill space used? |
More |
More |
More |
Least |
| Unique technology, specifically developed with the environment in mind? |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
| The environmentally preferable choice? |
No |
No |
No |
Yes! |
| |
All comparitive statements are based on EarthShell vs,
traditional paper, plastic and foam disposables of similar strength and
rigidity |