plates

[basia]

Hi I wanted to build some of my own toys for fun and saving $$$$.I just have a question ,are these royal chinet paper plates safe?

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thanks so much

 

[ann]

sounds like a fun project, let us know how it goes . i looked up paper plate ingredients, here's what turned up.
"Paper plates are made of byproducts of the paper making process. Cellulose, oil, resin and various wood chemicals. The designation paper plates generally refers to all disposable plates. 57% of so called "paper plates" are made of polystyrene, which although not biodegradeable us much less energy to manufacture."
it sounds a little risky to me, better safe than sorry. bird channel wrote a good article about this, i think its safe with the proper precautions so he doesn't eat it.
here's a link to the article
http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...toH4Dg&usg=AFQjCNFUxIhh8SMFNvIV1h2nstBhpflvsw

 

[paulhanlon]

I was thinking of doing something like this for my guy when i get him but after reading ann's post I don't think I would rich it thanks ann

 

[triordan]

you could use unbleached coffee filters instead~

 

[ann]

you could use unbleached coffee filters instead~

good substitute