Compostable Materials
These are the compostable materials we use in our products.
Sugarcane Bagasse
Sugarcane bagasse itself is a waste material, the dry fibrous residue left after sugarcane stalks have been crushed to extract the juice mainly for sugar manufacturing. When the fibers already crushed, less energy is required to make bagasse products compared with pulping wood for paper products. Products made from sugarcane bagasse are strong and durable, natural fibre is very pleasant to touch and breathable. Leak and oil proof, with no lining required. Microwavable (warm up only). Refrigerator safe. ISO 9001 and ISO 14000 certified.Compostable and recyclable (paper stream)
Our products are made to decompose in a commercial composting facility within 60-90 days. Suitable for home composting. Complies with ASTM D6868 and EN13432 reports for compostability.
Bamboo
Fast growing bamboo regenerates quickly, making it a sustainable choice. Growing at a rate of up to 91 cm a day, Bamboo is one of the fastest growing plants on earth. Bamboo requires no irrigation and unlike trees it rarely needs replanting after it harvested, it grows rapidly and can be harvested in 3-5 years.
Wood / Paper / FSC Certified
The original raw material used for our wooden cutlery and paper cups manufacture is wood fibre, from sustainably managed forests, natural renewable resource. Paper cups end of life options: our paper cups are lined with PLA lining and are compostable in industrial composting facility only. Wooden cutlery end of life options: compostable.
Cardboard / Recycled content
Cardboard is made from a renewable resource, compostable and easily recyclable, with less production emissions. The original raw material used for carton manufacture is wood fibre. At the end of life, cartons are collected and recycled and form a secondary raw material.End of life options
Folding cartons can easily be recycled by reprocessing in a mill, where the fibres are separated. The recovered fibre is then used to make carton board or another paper or board product. Alternatively, they can either be composted, a process also known as “organic recycling”, or if recycling is no longer a viable option, their energy content can be recovered in an energy-from-waste incinerator.
Areca palm leaves
Areca trees have large leaves, or fronds, which shed and fall to the ground every few weeks. The leaves are usually collected and burned. Our Palm Leaf range turns these leaves into disposable plates, bowls, platters – natural, compostable and biodegradable. A strong, semi flexible yet not brittle, odourless, water and heat resistant leaf, this product has its own natural grains, characteristic texture and colour. Each one is unique. The leaves are sorted, and then washed and heat pressed into a variety of shapes such as bowls, plates and platters (this also sterilizes the leaf) maximizing the use of this beautiful natural product. No pulp, no starch, just a washed and pressed leaf. Totally natural.End of life option
Use it again or you can compost it. If you don’t compost at home but you’ve got a garden, you could just break the plates up and spread the pieces around your garden. They will break down, enriching the soil like any other leaf, within a couple of months.
PLA
PLA is a biopolymer produced from corn. The production of PLA produces fewer greenhouse gas emissions, when compared to conventional plastic production. Products made from PLA biopolymers are compostable in industrial composting facility only. Please note, that clear cups and containers are heat sensitive and must be stored out of direct sun, away from any heat sources and kept below 35°C.End of life option
It could be used again, Recycled or it can be Composted in an industrial composter.
CPLA
Our Premium quality cutlery is made from highest grade PLA material which is derived from plant starch, an annual renewable resource. Our high-heat resistible CPLA cutlery is designed for use with both hot and cold liquids and is suitable for food and liquids up to 85 degrees.End of life option
It could be used again, Recycled or it can be Composted in an industrial composter.