# Chinet

> Premium disposable tableware empowering hosts since the 1930s. Made in the USA with sustainable materials.

## Brand Overview

Chinet is a trusted household name in disposable tableware, known for quality and timeless design for nearly 100 years. Part of Huhtamaki Inc., Chinet manufactures plates, cups, napkins, and cutlery focused on sustainability and strength. The original factory built in 1908 still operates today in Waterville, Maine.

## Product Collections

### Chinet Classic®
Sustainable molded fiber tableware made with at least 50% recycled materials. BPI-certified and TUV HOME compostable.
https://www.mychinet.com/products/classic/

**Plates:**
- Dinner Plate: https://www.mychinet.com/products/classic/dinner-plate/
- Lunch Plate: https://www.mychinet.com/products/classic/lunch-plate/
- Dessert Plate: https://www.mychinet.com/products/classic/dessert-plate/
- Square Dinner Plate: https://www.mychinet.com/products/classic/square-dinner-plate/
- Platter: https://www.mychinet.com/products/classic/platter/
- Sampler Platter: https://www.mychinet.com/products/classic/chinet-classic-sampler-platter/
- Compartment Plate: https://www.mychinet.com/products/classic/compartment-plate/
- Compartment Tray: https://www.mychinet.com/products/classic/compartment-tray/

**Bowls:**
- 16oz Bowl: https://www.mychinet.com/products/classic/bowl/

**Napkins:**
- Beverage Napkin: https://www.mychinet.com/products/classic/beverage-napkin/
- Lunch Napkin: https://www.mychinet.com/products/classic/lunch-napkin/
- Dinner Napkin: https://www.mychinet.com/products/classic/dinner-napkin/

**Straws:**
- Compostable Straw: https://www.mychinet.com/products/classic/chinet-classic-compostable-straw/

### Chinet Crystal®
Clear premium plastic dinnerware line with coordinated plates, cups, and cutlery. 2X stronger plates introduced in 2020.
https://www.mychinet.com/products/crystal/

**Plates:**
- Dinner Plate (10"): https://www.mychinet.com/products/crystal/dinner-10in-plate/
- Dessert Plate (7"): https://www.mychinet.com/products/crystal/dessert-7in-plate/

**Cups:**
- 9oz Cup: https://www.mychinet.com/products/crystal/9oz-cup/
- 10oz Cup: https://www.mychinet.com/products/crystal/10oz-cup/
- 14oz Cup: https://www.mychinet.com/products/crystal/14oz-cup/

**Cutlery:**
- Cutlery Set: https://www.mychinet.com/products/crystal/cutlery/

### Chinet Comfort®
Insulated hot cups made without foam. Built-in sleeve with snap-on lids. Made from at least 80% renewable materials with lids containing 20% post-consumer recycled plastic.
https://www.mychinet.com/products/comfort/

**Cups:**
- 16oz Cup: https://www.mychinet.com/products/comfort/16oz-cup/
- 12oz Cup: https://www.mychinet.com/products/comfort/12oz-cup/

## Inspiration & Ideas

Entertaining inspiration, party ideas, recipes, and DIY crafts for gatherings organized by season, meal type, and effort level.
https://www.mychinet.com/ideas/

**Categories:**
- Recipes: https://www.mychinet.com/ideas/recipes/
- Entertaining Ideas: https://www.mychinet.com/ideas/inspirations/
- Crafts & DIY: https://www.mychinet.com/ideas/crafts/

**Seasonal Inspiration:**
- Holiday Entertaining: https://www.mychinet.com/ideas/inspirations/holiday/
- Summer Ideas: Pool parties, picnics, camping, lake days
- Outdoor Events: Labor Day, BBQs, backyard gatherings

**Recipe Collections:**
- Quick 30-minute meals
- Kid-friendly dinners
- Healthy summer recipes
- Party appetizers and desserts

## Sustainability Commitment

Chinet is committed to carbon-neutral production by 2030 as part of Huhtamaki's sustainability goals.
https://www.mychinet.com/sustainability/

**Key Facts:**
- 50% of energy from renewable resources (2023)
- Chinet Classic plates made with 50%+ recycled materials
- BPI-certified and TUV HOME compostable products
- Made in the USA (most products)
- Goal: 100% recyclable, compostable, or reusable products by 2030
- Science Based Targets initiative aligned

**Resources:**
- Composting Guide: http://www.how2compost.info/
- Find Compost Facility: https://www.litterless.com/wheretocompost
- Recycling Information: https://how2recycle.info/
- Find Recycling Facility: https://how2recycle.info/check-locally

## Company Information

**About Chinet:**
https://www.mychinet.com/about/

Founded by Martin Keyes in 1903 with the first disposable paper plates. Acquired by Huhtamaki in the 1930s. Original factory established in 1908 in Waterville, ME still operates today.

**Timeline Highlights:**
- 1903: First disposable paper plates invented
- 1930s: Huhtamaki enters disposable plate market
- 1980s: Sustainability focus with recycled materials
- 2008: Chinet Comfort cups and Chinet Crystal collection launched
- 2019: Chinet Comfort re-engineered for strength
- 2020: 2X stronger Chinet Crystal plates introduced
- 2023: Compostable straws added, 50% renewable energy achieved

## Additional Resources

- Where to Buy: https://www.mychinet.com/where-to-buy/
- Product Comparison: https://www.mychinet.com/compare-our-products/
- Contact: https://www.mychinet.com/contact/
- Newsletter Signup: https://www.mychinet.com/newsletter/

## Parent Company

Chinet is a brand of Huhtamaki Inc., a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions.
- Huhtamaki Sustainability: https://www.huhtamaki.com/en/sustainability/