Bagasse Plates vs. Paper Plates: Which Is More Eco-Friendly?

If you are new to making eco-friendly choices in your everyday routine, it can often be tricky to make the right one. And, while single-use plastic plates can be catastrophic for the planet, there are other disposable plates that are planet-safe and convenient at the same time. 

So, if you're confused between choosing bagasse plates and paper plates, here's an entire breakdown on the benefits of bagasse plate and why bagasse plates are the right choice for you.

Single-Use Plastic Plates vs Bagasse Plates

Before we get into the paper vs bagasse debate, let's talk about why our bagasse plates are superior to single-use plastic plates. Factually, single-use plastic plates are made from non-renewable resources like petroleum. This requires a lot of energy and additional resources to be extracted and made into plastic single-use plates.

Moreover, when these plastic plates are disposed of, they take over 500 years to start breaking down in our ecosystem. Till then, these single-use plastic plates are often dumped in landfills or the oceans, where they end up affecting the marine or wildlife. Plus, when these plates start to break down, they release a long trail of microplastics and toxins into the soil and ocean. This gets mixed with soil or ocean and ends up entering our food chain.

Our bagasse plate, on the other hand, is made from just plants. To be precise, they are made from upcycled sugarcane bagasse, which is a by-product left behind once juice is extracted from sugarcane stalks. Our range of bagasse compostable plate is USDA-certified for being plant-based.

However, there's more to them than just being plant-based. Our range of compostable plates is designed to be compostable. TUV-certified for being home compostable, these plates are designed to break down into nutrient-rich compost within just 90-180 days of disposal. Plus, the compost formed is good for the soil and can be mixed with it as manure.

Beyond all sustainability claims, our range of sugarcane plate is actually pretty functional. Unlike single-use plastic plates, which are super flimsy and can not hold hot food, these plates are here for all kinds of piping hot or gravy meals. They are also leak-resistant, non-saggy, anti-mushy, and non-toxic. These plates can also be used in a microwave, oven, refrigerator, and freezer.

Single-Use Paper Plates vs Bagasse Plates

It's true that paper plates are by far a better option, when compared to single-use plastic plates. However, they are not exactly eco-friendly either. For starters, these paper plates are made from tree pulp. This equals deforestation, which is also one of the prime reasons for mass extinction.

To put it simply, an average tree is home to over a million living species. And, given our paper plate consumption, we lose a lot of trees and wildlife every day. So, when it comes to choosing between a bagasse plate and a paper plate, the former is always a better choice.

Benefits of Using Bagasse Plate

Below are some of the reasons to use our compostable, eco-friendly plate, made from sugarcane bagasse.

A Plant-Based Delight

Our range of bagasse party plates is USDA-certified for being plant-based. That said, these plates contain absolutely no plastic or paper. Made straight from upcycled sugarcane bagasse pulp, these plates are plant-based for the planet and super convenient for you.

A Back-to-Nature Promise

Besides being plant-based, our bagasse plates are also compostable. Certified to break down into compost within just 90-180 days of disposal, these party plates come with a back-to-nature promise.

Ultra-Sturdy and Super Strong

Besides all sustainability claims, our sugarcane plate is also strong and sturdy. They can easily handle hot or cold food and do not get saggy or mushy under all that pressure.

Wrapping It Up

You can also use these bagasse disposable plates for a wedding. These wedding plates are non-toxic, made from plants, and certified for all compostability claims. So, when it comes to making a choice between bagasse plates and paper plates, bagasse plates definitely stand a better chance.