Bare is a line of convenience dishware that gives us earth-friendly options in single-use plates and cups without sacrificing quality or functionality. Bare stands for Bringing Alternative Resources for the Environment.

The best thing I can say about bare is it is attractive, and you don't have to give up disposable plates and plates to save the planet.

Made for restaurants and consumers, Bare by Solo is made using recycled, recyclable, compostable and renewable resource materials. They are attractive, sturdy, guilt-free and so convenient. The following products are available: • 10-inch Renewable Plate in 15-Packs: Bare dinner plates are made with plant-based renewable materials. Cut-resistant, microwavable and extra strong, Bare plates are tough and versatile enough for everyday use. • 24-Packs of 18 oz. Clear Recycled Content Cups: Bare cups are made from 20 percent post-consumer recycled plastic helping reduce the use of virgin material. Bare recycled content cups are made from bottle-grade #1 plastic. They can be recycled in most communities that accept plastic water bottles and foodservice disposables. • Compostable Dinner, Lunch and Dessert Plates: Made with annually renewable sugarcane, these eco-chic dinner plates are the first of their kind made with a unique and stylish square design. They are compostable at commercial composting facilities. • 24-Packs of 14 oz. Oatmeal Colored Compostable Cups: These stylish and unique oatmeal colored Bare cups are made from bio-based resins (made from plants like corn) and are compostable at commercial composting facilities.

Solo Cup Company is a national sponsor of Keep America Beautiful’s Great American Cleanup. To find Bare by Solo products, visit www.barebysolo.com and enter your zip code in the ‘Find a Retailer’ toolbar. One place that carries them is Costco, in larger packages.

Solo provided plates and cups for us to try.