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Great idea about the wax covers! We actually loan out a beeswax/soywax wrap-making kit, so that folks can do that at home too. It is nice to be able to share the wax covered pot.<br>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Lato",sans-serif">--We use reusable plastic table clothes that are washable…they get a little gross but work well! I’m sure there are other options out there to but I haven’t looked since these work well for
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Lato",sans-serif">--I don’t know if you can buy them commercially, but it’s pretty easy to make beeswax covered fabric table cloths. They’re waterproof and easy to clean and, if you go with an all natural fabric,
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; color:black">When it comes to prepping for sloppy programs for children, teens, and adults, do you have a recommendation re: a better choice than traditional plastic that yields similar effectiveness?</span></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; color:black">Is there a "greener" plastic for covering tables?</span></p>
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