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Reddit mentions of Pfaltzgraff Sylvia Dinnerware Set, 32 Piece, White
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We found 1 Reddit mentions of Pfaltzgraff Sylvia Dinnerware Set, 32 Piece, White. Here are the top ones.
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- CLASSIC DESIGN: pattern features raised curls framed by beaded bands gives traditional style a fresh update
- 32-PIECE SET: service for eight includes 8 each of 10-1 2 inch dinner plate, 8-1 4 inch salad plate, 6-1 2 inch diameter (29 ounce) soup/cereal bowl and 14 ounce mug
- QUALITY MATERIALS: crafted of porcelain, making the dinnerware durable for years to come
- MICROWAVE SAFE: great for reheating leftovers
- QUICK, SIMPLE CLEANUP: dinnerware is dishwasher safe
Features:
Specs:
| Color | White |
| Number of items | 16 |
| Size | 32 Piece |
| Weight | 34 Pounds |
Let's use cost as a basis for comparison, because it's about the only thing we can use, without detailed study, of total input costs of one thing versus another (all raw material and energy input costs, no recycling or reclamation costs).
A 32 piece dinnerware set from Pfaltzgraff costs $70:
https://www.amazon.com/Pfaltzgraff-Sylvia-Piece-Dinnerware-Service/dp/B01ATQJ3N4
A 44 Count (x5 - 220 total plates): costs $17.
https://www.amazon.com/Dixie-Paper-Plates-Inches-Count/dp/B008R6LO5O
Assuming a family of four, and that the total costs of the ceramic plates is just in the plates (not the cup, saucer or bowl):
Paper: 220/4 = 55 meals. $17/55 = $0.30/meal Forever.
At that rate, the Pfaltzgraff pays for itself in 234 meals.
Less than a year, assuming we only eat one meal a day. Faster otherwise.
Capital depreciation of both paper and ceramic should, in healthy economies, be included in the price of each product - otherwise the manufacturers couldn't stay in business. But considering the Amazon economy, it's possible this is distorted with debt, and hence would require a very thorough analysis of costs from start to finish.
But in a world where economies are healthy, a simple price comparison would should ceramic to be a winner. Raw math says ceramic wins in energy costs (and that cost is including packing materials).