2021 Plastics Alternatives Catalog Presented by: Coastal Connections, Inc “Humans are the only creatures with the ability to dive deep in the sea, fly high in the sky, send instant messages around the globe, reflect on the past, assess the present and imagine the future.” So let's imagine a cleaner and more sustainable future. “Mother Earth is a living organism too. Love, honor, and respect her.” - Sylvia Earl Coastal Connections, Inc is a 501 (c)(3) Nonprofit Organization Vero Goes Zero is our Community Sustainability Initiative
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“Humans are the only creatures with the ability to dive deep in the sea, fly high in the
sky, send instant messages around the globe, reflect on the past, assess the present and
imagine the future.” So let's imagine a cleaner and more sustainable future. “Mother
Earth is a living organism too. Love, honor, and respect her.” - Sylvia Earl
Coastal Connections, Inc is a 501 (c)(3) Nonprofit OrganizationVero Goes Zero is our Community Sustainability Initiative
Vero Goes ZeroA Coastal Connections Initiative
Introduction
We are so excited that you are exploring alternative products for single-use
plastics to become more sustainable! Please let this catalog serve as a resource for
you as you get started on your journey to reducing your single-use plastic
consumption. You will find a wide variety of plastic alternative products that can
be perfectly suited for your household, next party, or business. We have listed a
number of product options for straws, utensils, drinkware, bowls, take out
containers, and bags. Starting 2021, every year’s catalog will highlight a new
category of sustainable products. Our special 2021 category is PACKAGING.
Website links and pictures are included throughout for your convenience. This
document is only a resource for anyone interested in plastic alternatives and is not
sponsored or endorsed by a specific company.
Coastal Connections, Inc (CCinc) would like to thank the Surfing Evolution &
PreservationFoundation for their generous support towards our Vero Goes Zero
initiative.
Finally, thank you to all of our fantastic volunteers that have spread our mission
across our local community. We are looking forward to developing new
sustainable relationships across Vero Beach and beyond!
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Vero Goes ZeroA Coastal Connections Initiative
How Eco Friendly Are Your
Eco-Friendly Products?
Not all products marketed as “Eco-Friendly” are the same. Each product's “friendliness” towardsthe environment is different depending on the material it is made from and its ability to berecycled back into the earth. This catalog was organized by researching each product’s ability todecompose and what special needs (if any) it has in order to break down in the environment.Products listed within are done so in the order of fastest or most natural decomposition, to theslowest and most industrialized. Even though some products, like plant-based plastics, take along time to decompose or require an industrial composting site, they are still a step in the rightdirection to building a greener market and cleaner habitats for wildlife like protected sea turtles.
Partner Recommendations
With new technologies emerging daily, plastic alternative options are on the rise. The hardest
part about being green is figuring out where to start looking for the best product from the best
company that fits your needs. CCinc has two amazing partners who choose to support our
mission with every purchase you make. We encourage you to start your search with them.
Perfect Stix, LLC – Vero Beach, FL. A local favorite for CCinc. This company specializes in wood
and paper products but is quickly expanding its inventory to include a number of biodegradableoptions including bamboo, palm leaf, and bagasse for all your sustainable product needs.
Website: Perfectstix.com
The Sugarcane Straw (LK3) – Fountain Valley, CA. An expert in all-natural biodegradable
straws. The Sugar Cane straw holds up against its plastic competitor like none other. Make sure totry out their new product made from recycled coffee grounds.
BagsPlastic Alternative Materials: Hemp, Cotton, Paper, Recycled Plastic
Companies that offer Plastic Alternative Bags
- Online Branding Shop - https://ekoolstuff.com/- Good Start Packaging - https://goodstartpackaging.com/- Check out your local shopping centers or Etsy for fun and eclectic options.
Hemp or Cotton
Provider Option - Ecool stuff or Local stores
▪ Tote Bags
- Variety of Sizes for Needs
- Prices vary based on size and supplier
Kraft Paper
Provider Option - Good Start Packaging or Perfect Stix
DrinkwarePlastic Alternative Materials: Bamboo Paper, PLA Plastic, Aluminum
Companies that offer Plastic Alternative Drinkware
- BPA - https://bioplasticalternatives.com/bpa-shop/- EcoProducts - https://www.ecoproducts.com/- Good Start Packaging - https://www.goodstartpackaging.com/- Perfect Stix - https://www.perfectstix.com/cutlery.html- Vegware - https://www.vegware.com/uk/- Your Local Store - For Aluminum or other reusable options