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"    Next time you barbecue or are in the mood for eating under the stars, consider serving your family or company on melamine in place of disposable paper plates. In the plastic family, melamine has all the must-have features for patio dining: It&amp;#039;s durable, cheap and dishwasher-safe. Here are some of my favorite finds:  The colorful stripes on this 12-piece casual melamine dinnerware set make mealtime on the patio even more fun. Whim by Cynthia Rowley (includes dinner, salad plates and bowls), $19.99; target.com    Bright hues and sea creatures adorn this summery set of square plates from West Elm. Choose from orange crab or blue seahorse. $7.99; westelm.com These deep-blue plates are much more eco-friendly than eating on paper (dishwasher safe!), but still carry a more casual feel. Blue Melamine &amp;quot;Paper&amp;quot; Plate (salad and dinner-size) 88\u00A2\u2013$1.48 each; pier1.com    Do you have any reusing/ recycling tips? Share them with us in comments! -Dana Gottesman "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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