A novel portable plate, cup and silverware device that improves portability, usability and stability is disclosed. The present invention includes a plate of the type used for food at meals, gatherings, parties and the such. The plate includes an adjustable strap, hidden in a compartment under an openable and closeable cover on the underside of the plate, to provide stability while a user holds the plate. The plate also includes a cup holder on the top of the plate, a cup with an internal straw and a lid, as well as comfort grip utensils that can be attached and detached from the rim of the plate. The device can be manufactured from multiple reusable, disposable or recyclable materials. This embodiment of the invention also includes an adjustable tray for attachment to various fixed surfaces and a notched cup for easy stacking of multiple cups.

A novel portable plate, cup and silverware device that improves portability, usability and stability is disclosed. The present invention includes a plate of the type used for food at meals, gatherings, parties and the such. The plate includes an adjustable strap, hidden in a compartment under an openable and closeable cover on the underside of the plate, to provide stability while a user holds the plate. The plate also includes a cup holder on the top of the plate, a cup with an internal straw and a lid, as well as comfort grip utensils that can be attached and detached from the rim of the plate. The device can be manufactured from multiple reusable, disposable or recyclable materials. This embodiment of the invention also includes an adjustable tray for attachment to various fixed surfaces and a notched cup for easy stacking of multiple cups.

Various recyclable containers are described herein and generally comprise a frame made of a first paper-based material having a bottom wall and side walls that extend from the bottom wall; and a metallic layer that is removably positioned along an inner surface of the bottom and side walls of the frame; and at least one tab that is attached to a portion of the metallic layer. The at least one tab has a portion that extends past at least one sidewall of the container so that, during recycling, the at least one tab is pulled to remove the metallic layer from the frame. Examples of methods for manufacturing and recycling these containers are also described herein.

Various recyclable containers are described herein and generally comprise a frame made of a first paper-based material having a bottom wall and side walls that extend from the bottom wall; and a metallic layer that is removably positioned along an inner surface of the bottom and side walls of the frame; and at least one tab that is attached to a portion of the metallic layer. The at least one tab has a portion that extends past at least one sidewall of the container so that, during recycling, the at least one tab is pulled to remove the metallic layer from the frame. Examples of methods for manufacturing and recycling these containers are also described herein.

The present disclosure relates to food safe water resistant articles, which include recyclable cellulosic utensils having a food safe water resistant material. In addition, food safe water resistant composition used for preparing food safe water resistant articles as well as use of the same are also disclosed.

The present disclosure relates to food safe water resistant articles, which include recyclable cellulosic utensils having a food safe water resistant material. In addition, food safe water resistant composition used for preparing food safe water resistant articles as well as use of the same are also disclosed.

Marine biodegradable paper products comprising siding attached to a base, the siding and the base comprising a marine biodegradable material, the marine biodegradable material comprising a combination of pulps configured to dissolve safely in water for marine life after a time period. Methods for disposing a paper product comprising utilizing the paper product to contain a liquid, disposing the paper product in water after consuming the liquid, and dissolving the paper product in the water.

Marine biodegradable paper products comprising siding attached to a base, the siding and the base comprising a marine biodegradable material, the marine biodegradable material comprising a combination of pulps configured to dissolve safely in water for marine life after a time period. Methods for disposing a paper product comprising utilizing the paper product to contain a liquid, disposing the paper product in water after consuming the liquid, and dissolving the paper product in the water.

A coated cellulose-based food or beverage container that is resistant to penetration by oil and grease in the presence of water. The container may be coated with a starch dispersion that includes a starch having an amylose content of 20% by weight to 100% by weight (e.g., 30% by weight to 50% by weight). Methods for producing the coated container include preparing a starch suspension, heating the starch suspension to form a starch dispersion, applying the heated starch dispersion to the container to form a coating, and drying the coating.

A coated cellulose-based food or beverage container that is resistant to penetration by oil and grease in the presence of water. The container may be coated with a starch dispersion that includes a starch having an amylose content of 20% by weight to 100% by weight (e.g., 30% by weight to 50% by weight). Methods for producing the coated container include preparing a starch suspension, heating the starch suspension to form a starch dispersion, applying the heated starch dispersion to the container to form a coating, and drying the coating.