Pewter Pewter Pewter () is a malleable metal alloy. It is traditionally composed of 85–99% tin, mixed with copper, antimony, bismuth, and sometimes silver or lead, although the use of lead is less common today. Copper and antimony act as hardeners while lead is more common in the lower grades of pewter, which have a bluish tint. Pewter has a low melting point, around , depending on the exact mixture of metals. The word "pewter" is probably a variation of the word "spelter", a term for zinc alloys (originally a colloquial name for zinc). Pewter was first used around the beginning
Disposable tableware Disposable tableware Disposable tableware includes all disposable tableware like These products are prevalent in fast food restaurants, takeaways, but also for airline meals. In private settings, this kind of disposable products has proven very popular with consumers who prefer easy and quick cleanup after parties, etc.. The market for disposable tableware is huge, with an estimated $7.5 billion in 2012 in the US alone. As is the case for disposable cups, materials used are usually paper, plastic (including styrofoam), or plastic-coated paper. Recycling rates are especially low for paper-based products, when soiled with (wet and / or oily) scraps. The