re: Why don't more people use paper plates and plastic utensils?

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Going through the gauntlet of having young kids and family over frequently, just seems like it's much easier to throw plates and utensils in the trash rather than having to go through the time to wash them in the dishwasher, unload them, etc

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That's exactly what i do. My kids eat off of paper plates or their little plastic kids plates. When i have parties, it's plastic utensils and paper plates/bowls. I'm not washing all of that shite.

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and not look "classy"

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I don't hang out with people, never the less invite them to my house, if i'm worried about how they judge my character based on serving ware.

I hate waste. Is it really that hard to clean your dishes? That lazy? If you are, then at least go with the biodegradable / compostable disposable places and utensils. We have used them for outings before and I just added them to my compost pile. Works pretty well, even better if you shred the plates.

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Once you allocate the cost of your time, it's easily a cheaper option

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why don't you and yours just eat with your hands right out of the bowl? as simple as it gets.

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You recycle your needles or use fresh ones?

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ouch

What does young kids have to do with the argument of using paper plates vs reusable, plastic or other material plates? Serious question.

I would almost think a paper plate for a toddler is the last thing to use - as they can just fling the whole plate and contents all over?

Is it that hard to put the food in reusable bowl or plate, and rinse it off once done?

Eating snowflakes with plastic forks
And a paper plate, of course
You...think...of...everything

———“White Trash”

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What does young kids have to do with the argument of using paper plates vs reusable, plastic or other material plates? Serious question.

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In my case it's the ease of just tossing their entire mess in the trash. If they were old enough to wash and store their own dishes, I would be more inclined to use real tableware.

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Is it that hard to put the food in reusable bowl or plate, and rinse it off once done?

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No, it's not hard, but I don't want to do it nonetheless.

Bet you don’t make your bed every morning too. This laziness is how America sinks further and further. Stand up and act like a man.

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No, it's not hard, but I don't want to do it nonetheless.

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The laziness and lack of caring about our environment is really astounding.

Especially if you have kids, you should want to leave the world/planet in a better place for future generations. Part of this is teaching and leading our kids by example.