Just because PC Home’s new patio dish line is made of eco-friendly cornstarch that biodegrades in your compost heap in one year or less doesn’t mean you have to toss it out after one blowout barbecue. The clean-lined chargers, plates, bowls and cups, available in ivory or blue, are hearty enough to be dishwasher-safe, so just imagine how long they’ll last if you give them a good, green hand wash. $5.99 to $7.99 for packages of four, Loblaws, 650 Dupont, 416-588-3756, and others, presidentschoice.ca.
