Yarmchahk Disposable Paper Plates, 6 inch Heavy Duty Paper Plate, Soak and Cut Proof, Natural Biodegradable Bagasse Plates for Microwave, Dinner, Party, Picnic,50 Pack

Why This Deal Is Worth It

I have spent enough Sunday evenings scrubbing lasagna off ceramic plates to know that the flimsy paper alternatives are a waste of money. These Yarmchahk plates are made from bagasse, which is essentially sugarcane fiber. Unlike the thin, waxy plates that fold under the weight of a slice of pizza, these are rigid and dense. They do not get soggy or leak when you serve something with a sauce, which means you are not doubling up and wasting two plates to do the job of one. That efficiency saves you enough time on dish duty to get the kids through their bedtime routine without the usual chaos. If you are a parent juggling after-school activities and a full-time job, these are for you. You likely dread the pile of dishes waiting in the sink after a long day. These plates allow you to reclaim twenty minutes of your evening. Over a year, that is roughly seventy hours of your life back, which is time you could spend actually relaxing instead of standing at the kitchen counter. One honest thing to note is that because these are truly compostable without a plastic coating, they are slightly more textured than the glossy white plates you might be used to. If you are serving something extremely dry, you might notice the texture, but it is a small trade-off for not having plastic leaching into your warm food. They perform exactly as promised, provided you do not expect the smooth finish of a traditional dinner plate.

Rachel Vance

Household Efficiency Specialist