imagine the future.” So let's imagine a cleaner and more

2021

Plastics Alternatives CatalogPresented 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 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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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.

For a 10% Discount Use Code: “CCinc”

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Website: Sugarcanestraws.com

Table of Contents

Packaging …………………………………………………… Pages 6-7Protective Wrapping

Ribbon and Tape

Straws/Stirrers…….………………………...………………..Pages 8-13

Pasta

Hay

Paper

Coffee Grounds

Sugarcane

Avocado

Agave

PHA Plastic

Bamboo

Bags…………………………………………………………… ..Page 14

Hemp

Cotton

Paper

Utensils.................................................................................Pages 15-16

Wood/Bamboo

Avocado

PLA Plastic

Drinkware……………………………………………………Pages 17-18

Paper

PLA Plastic

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Aluminum Reusable

Tableware…………………………………………..…….…Pages 19-20

Bagasse

Paper

Leaves

Coconut

To-Go Containers……………………………………………….Pages 21

Bagasse

Wheat

Paper

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Special Category - Packaging Materials

Alternative Materials: Recycled Paper, Wood, Linen Fibers, Jute Plants

Companies that offer Alternative Packaging Materials:

- Cascade (UK) - https://cascayde.com/collections/gift-wrap- EcoEnclose (US) - https://www.ecoenclose.com/

Protective Wrapping- Honeycomb or Corrugated “Bubble” Wrap- Recycled Paper- Approx - $4.00/roll

- Kraft Wrapping Paper- Between $0.50-$1.00/ft

- Wood Wool- Approx $16/lbs

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https://cascayde.com/collections/gift-wrap

https://www.ecoenclose.com/


Ribbon and Tape

- Linen Ribbon- Approx - $4.00/spool

- Jute/Hemp String- Approx - $5.00/spool

- Paper Tape- Approx - $7.00/roll

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Straws and StirrersPlastic Alternative Materials: Avocado, Bamboo, Coffee Grounds, Grass, Hay, Paper, Pasta,PHA Plastic, Sugarcane, Wood, and Wheat

Companies that offer Plastic Alternative Straws and Stirrers:

- AvoPlastiQs - https://www.avoplastiqs.com/agave

- BPA - https://bioplasticalternatives.com/bpa-shop/- Hay Straws - https://www.haystraws.com/- Perfect Stix - https://Perfectstix.com/- Phade Products - https://www.phadeproducts.com/- Straw Free - https://strawfree.org/- The Amazing Pasta Straw - https://www.pastastraws.org/store

- The Sugarcane Straw - https://www.thesugarcanestraw.com/

Pasta

Provider Option - The Amazing Pasta Straw

▪ Pasta Straw

- 1000, 5000, and 30,000 count (unwrapped)

- Size 9.5”

- Bulk Orders - $0.07 each and Under

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https://www.avoplastiqs.com/agave

https://bioplasticalternatives.com/bpa-shop/

https://www.haystraws.com/

https://perfectstix.com/

https://www.phadeproducts.com/

https://strawfree.org/

https://www.pastastraws.org/store

https://www.thesugarcanestraw.com/shop


Hay

Provider Options - Turtle Straws or Hay Straws

▪ Hay Stir Sticks

- 5” and 7.75” Stir sticks

- 1500 count (unwrapped)

- Personal and Bulk Orders - $0.04 each and Under

▪ Hay Straws Original

- 5” and 7.75” Straws



▪ Hay Jumbo Straws

- 5-7mm and 7-10mm Straws



▪ Hay Boba Straws

- 10-13mm Straws


- Bulk Orders Only

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Paper

Provider Option - Perfect Stix or Amazon

- Black Paper Straw

- Size 7.75”

- Amount 500 or 5000 (wrapped) straws

- Price - $0.05 each

▪ White Unwrapped Paper Straw

- Size 7.75”

- Amount 1200 (unwrapped) straws


Recycled Coffee Grounds

Provider Option - The Sugarcane Straw

- 8 mm wide, 210 mm length

- Unwrapped

- Personal to Bulk Quantities


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Sugarcane Fibers

Provider Option - The Sugarcane Straw

▪ Standard:

- 6mm opening

- Wrapped or Unwrapped


- Prices starting at $0.016 each

▪ Large:

- 8mm opening




▪ Boba:

- 12mm opening- Wrapped or Unwrapped



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Avocado and Agave

Provider Option - AvoplastiQs and Bioplastical

▪ Avocado Straws

- Sizes - 6 mm width and 9 in length


- Price - $67.50 per case

▪ Agave Straws

- Sizes 5.9mm - 10.24mm


- Hot and cold drinks

- Prices Start at $24.99 per case

PHA Plastic

Provider Option - Phade Products

▪ PHA Plastic Straws

- Certified Marine Biodegradable

- PHA made from Cornstarch

- Sizes - Stirrers, Jumbo and Giant

- Wrapped and Unwrapped

- Prices Start at $0.04 each

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Bamboo

Provider Option - Strawfree.org

▪ 6” Cocktail Bamboo Straw

- Packs of 10 (unwrapped)

- $1.80 per straw

- Size- 6 inches

▪ 8” Drinking Bamboo Straw


- $2.00 per straw

- Prices - $20/per pack

- Size - 8 inches

▪ Boba Bamboo Straw


- $2.80 per straw

- prices $28/per pack

- Size- 6 inches

▪ 8” Bamboo Straw

- sold as set of 4 with cleaning brush

(unwrapped)

- price - $2.00

- Size 8 inches

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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

▪ Takeout, Gift or Grocery Bags

- Sizes: 10x10, 10x13, 14x16

- Quantities of 250+

- Prices start at $0.34 per bag

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https://ekoolstuff.com/

https://goodstartpackaging.com/


UtensilsPlastic Alternative Materials: Wood, Avocado, PLA Plastic

Companies that offer Plastic Alternative Utensils

- BPA - https://bioplasticalternatives.com/bpa-shop/- Good Start Packaging - https://www.goodstartpackaging.com/- Perfect Stix - https://www.perfectstix.com/cutlery.html

Wood

▪ Utensil Sets

- Wood or Bamboo Knife, Spoon and Fork Set

- Recycled Paper Napkin

- 6.5 inches

- Price Starts at $0.37 each

▪ Single Utensils

- 6.5” Wood Knives

- 6.5” Wood Forks

- 6.5” Wood Spoons

- Price Starts at $0.03 each

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https://www.goodstartpackaging.com/

https://www.perfectstix.com/cutlery.html


Avocado

▪ Single-use Avocado Utensils

- Made from Avocado Pits

- Decomposes Completely Within 2 Years

- 7” AvoPlast Knife, Fork, Spoon

- Packs of 24


PLA Plastic

- Compostable Cutlery Kit

- Made from Cornstarch Resin

- Industrial Compostable

- 6.5” Knife, Fork, Spoon and Napkin in BioFilm

- 250 sets in each case


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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

Hot Cups

▪ Sugarcane Paper Hot Cups (1000 Count)

- No Plastic Lining

- Sizes 12, 16, 20 oz

- Lids sold separately

- Avg Price per cup: $0.09 cents

Hot Lids

▪ Plant Fiber (1000 Count

- Fiber Sip Lid (Fits 10 - 20 oz cups)

- Avg Price per lid: $0.09 cents

▪ PLA Plastic (1000 Count)

- Made from Corn

- Fiber Sip Lid (Fits 10 - 20 oz cups)


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https://www.ecoproducts.com/



https://www.vegware.com/uk/


Cold cups

▪ Bamboo Leak-Resistant Cups (1000 Count)

- No plastic lining 12oz Bamboo Cups

- Sizes 12, 16, 22 oz

- Lids Sold Separately


▪ PLA Plastic Cups (1000 Count)

- Sizes 12, 16, 20, 24 oz

- Lids Sold Separately


Cold Lids

▪ PLA Plastic Sip Lid (1000 Count

- Made from Corn


▪ PLA Plastic Straw Lid (1000 Count)

- Made from Corn


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TablewarePlastic Alternative Materials: Bagasse, Sugarcane, Palm Leaves, Coconuts

Companies that offer Plastic Alternative Dining Ware

- Circle Terra - https://circleterra.com/- Cocoslife - https://cocoslife.store/shop/- Good Start Packaging - https://www.goodstartpackaging.com/- Perfect Stix - https://www.perfectstix.com/cutlery.html

Bagasse/Sugarcane

▪ Bagasse Fiber Bowls and Plates

- Made from Sugarcane and Wheat Fibers- Sizes - Variety- Price starting at $0.09 per bowl

▪ Sugarcane Paper Bowls

- Made from Sugarcane- Sizes - Variety- Prices starting at $0.09 per bowl

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https://circleterra.com/

https://cocoslife.store/shop/




Leaves

▪ Palm Leaf Bowls and Plates

- Made from Palm or Banana Leaves- Sizes - Variety- Individual or Bulk Pricing- Price starting at $0.38 and up per plate

Coconut

▪ Reusable Coconut Shell Bowls

- Made from Coconut Shells- Size - One Size- Individual Pricing- Price starting at $15 per bowl

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To-Go ContainersPlastic Alternative Materials: Bagasse, Wheat Fiber, Paper

Companies that offer Plastic Alternative To-Go Containers

- Circle Terra - https://circleterra.com/- Good Start Packaging - https://www.goodstartpackaging.com/- Perfect Stix - https://www.perfectstix.com/cutlery.html- Vegware - Website:https://www.vegwareus.com/

Plant Fiber Containers

▪ Bagasse Fiber

- Made from Sugarcane Fibers Leftovers- Sizes - Variety- Individual or Bulk Pricing- Price starting at $0.30 and up per container

▪ Wheat Fiber

- Made from Wheat Fibers Leftovers- Sizes - Variety- Individual or Bulk Pricing- Price starting at $0.30 and up per container

Recycled Paper Folding Boxes- Made from Recycled Kraft Paper 26- Sizes - Variety- Price starting at $0.30 and up per box

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https://circleterra.com/



https://www.vegwareus.com/us/catalogue/bagasse_takeout_b


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