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November 16, 2013

1. Stylishly Sustainable Single-Use Party Plates, Bowls, Utensils + To-Go

Our story begins with VerTerra Dinnerware From Fallen Leaves™, a chic and unique plate and bowl collection made from fallen palm leaves.  Each piece made of 100% renewable and compostable fallen leaves and water, VerTerra Dinnerware From Fallen Leaves™ is a stylishly sustainable alternative to

 

2. Stylishly Sustainable Single-Use Party Plates, Bowls, Utensils + To-Go

Our story begins with VerTerra Dinnerware From Fallen Leaves™, a chic and unique plate and bowl collection made from fallen palm leaves.  Each piece made of 100% renewable and compostable fallen leaves and water, VerTerra Dinnerware From Fallen Leaves™ is a stylishly sustainable alternative to




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