Top 5 Benefits of Using Bagasse and Palm Leaf Tableware
If a spring gathering has been on your mind lately, so should eco-friendly plates and bowls. When planning a gathering, there's definitely a lot to consider. However, food is perhaps the most important part of any gathering. From planning some relishing starters to making sure you make the best of seasonal produce, spring gatherings equal some great food, good company, and blooming flowers all around you.
That said, when it comes to any gatherings, making sure it is zero-waste can seem like a tough deal. However, if you have palm leaf and bagasse plates to back you up, it can be pretty easy. Read on to explore why you need palm leaf and disposable bagasse plates for your spring gathering. Also, discover why single-use compostable products are a better choice.
5 Reasons To Use Palm Leaf & Bagasse Plates
Before we talk about how compostable is better than single-use plastics or reusable utensils, here are why bagasse and palm leaf plates and bowls are better choices.
They are made from plants.
Unlike single-use plastic bowls and plates, these disposable bowls and plates are made straight from plants. We use either naturally fallen Areca palm leaves or upcycled sugarcane bagasse to carve these highly functional eco-friendly bowls and plates. In fact, they are also USDA-certified for being plant-based. The difference between palm leaf bowls and bagasse bowls/plates is only the material. If you want an extra fancy look, our palm leaf plates and bowls are a great pick. However, if minimalism is your thing, bagasse plates and bowls are a good choice.
They are certified compostable.
Besides being all plant-based, our range of disposable bagasse plates and bowls are also certified compostable. This implies that they are designed to break down into compost within just 90-180 days of disposal. Once you trash them in a compost bin, they break down into compost within a few weeks. The compost formed is super rich in nutrition and can be added to soil as manure.
They are strong and sturdy.
While these disposable bowls and plates may be made out of plants, they are sturdier than single-use plastic plates and bowls. Unlike disposable plastic plates and bowls, they do not get flimsy, saggy, or mushy. They are also heat-resistant and can be used in a microwave, oven, and even a refrigerator or freezer.
They are non-toxic.
Because these disposable plates and bowls are certified compostable, they are also non-toxic. Free from nasties, these plates and bowls are super great for your food. They also do not emit any toxins into your food at odd temperatures.
They offer guilt-free disposal.
One of the reasons people use single-use plates and bowls is that they are easy to dispose of. However, knowing the impact they leave behind, they are not always guilt-free. However, our bagasse and palm leaf bowls or plates are compostable. All you need to do is dispose of them in a compost bin. They don't leave nasties behind and definitely don't take forever to go away.
Compostable Disposable Plates vs Plastic Disposable Plates vs Reusable Plates
To start with, single-use plastic plates are made from non-renewable resources and take a very long time to start breaking down. And, when they do break down, they release toxins and microplastics into our ecosystem. On the other hand, reusable plates can be a better option.
However, if you are hosting a gathering or absolutely dread doing the dishes every time after a meal, they are not a viable option either.
Palm leaf and bagasse plates or bowls are compostable, look good, are made from plants, and come with a positive ecological impact. They are also pretty sturdy, do not leak, are heat resistant, and are non-toxic.