Disposable dining, the right way.

How many times have you experienced pangs of regret throwing out perfectly reusable virgin plastic plates or tableware? Now you can eat guilt-free, thanks to recycled products from two companies with their hearts in the right place. Stalk Market makes its tableware for picnics, kids' parties or what have you from waste sugar cane fiber (also known as "bagasse"). Priced between $2 and $4 per package and available at Wild Oats stores, it is biodegradable, microwaveable, freezer-friendly and oil resistant, not to mention 100 percent compostable. The product line includes 11.5-ounce bowls (sold in packages of 25); seven-inch dessert plates (35-packs); and 10-inch dinner plates (25-packs).

Recycline's Preserve plateware and cutlery is made from 100-percent recycled plastic, including recycled yogurt cups. The high-rimmed seven- and 10inch plates ($4.50 for 10 pieces and $7 for eight pieces respectively) are dishwasher safe and recyclable in some locations (#5 plastic). The cutlery (sold in a 24-pack for $5.50) comes in three fun colors, including lilac, pear green and tulip red, packaged in a reusable container. CONTACT: Recycline, [phone], www.recycline. com; Stalk Market, [phone], www. stalkmarket.net.