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leaf bowls by Leaf RepublicGerman company <a href="http://leaf-republic.com/" target="_blank">Leaf Republic</a> has developed beautiful disposable tableware made from nothing but leaves. Perfect for picnics and as outdoor tableware, these innovative leaf bowls are constructed from large leaves stitched together with palm leaf fibers and pressed into different bowl shapes. Leaf Republic’s tableware are not only <a href="http://inhabitat.com/tag/biodegradable" target="_blank">biodegradable</a>—they decompose in the outdoors within a month as compared to plastic, which can take over two years—but they’re also waterproof.1
leaf bowls by Leaf RepublicNicknamed the “one-way dishes,” these leaf bowls are made with zero plastics, additives, oils, glues, or chemicals.2
leaf bowls by Leaf RepublicAll bowls are made in a German factory near Munich using CNC mills and pressing machines.3
leaf bowls by Leaf RepublicEach biodegradable bowl is made from three layers: a waterproof leaf-made paper layer sandwiched between two layers of pressed and stitched leaves.4
leaf bowls by Leaf RepublicThe bowls also come with an optional lid made from bioplastic or recycled plastic.5
leaf bowls by Leaf Republic“This is not only about outdoor tableware,” writes Leaf Republic. “It is about food packaging. It is about preventing plastic waste. It is about preventing trees from being cut for paper production. It is about the next generations.”6
leaf bowls by Leaf RepublicLeaf Republic is currently raising funds to take their biodegradable tableware off the ground and into a fully automated production line.7
leaf bowls by Leaf RepublicYou can help the company and buy a set of Leaf Republic plates by pledging support on their Kickstarter.8
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