Our manufacturing process is quite simple and 100% benign in terms of energy consumption and negative impacts on the environment. We wash the leaf in water and heat press it to the correct shape (this also sterilizes the leaf). This is what makes our products different from other ecofriendly disposables. Earthens products are totally natural. No pulp, no starch, just a washed and pressed leaf. We start by collecting fallen leaves from plantations—no trees are ever cut down to make our foodware. The leaves are then brought to our factory, where they are sprayed with high pressure spring water, steamed and UV sterilized. Over 80% of the water used is recaptured and reused, and the entire manufacturing process uses just 10% of the energy used in recycling. The palm leaf itself varies in thickness from 2 to 4mm, as well as in colour and pattern, so you will find that our products vary in thickness, colour and pattern too. What comes from the earth and becomes a leaf on a tree, get shaped, appreciated and then returns to the earth again.
We start by collecting fallen leaves from plantations.
No trees are ever cut down to make our dinnerware.
The only disposable which contains no chemicals in its complete manufacturing process. Only spring water at high pressure is used to clean gathered leaves.
The leaf undergoes very high temperature resulting in elegant dinnerware which are sterilized, hygienic, and suitable for serving food.
You won’t have to worry about your plate collapsing even if is loaded with food.
After use Earthens dinnerware compost to soil as any other organic matter.
Areca dinnerware compost is an organic material that can be added to soil to help plants grow.
Comparison | Biodegradable | Compostable | Renewable Source | Hot Food | Hot Liquids | Sun Resistance | Microwavable | Oven safe |
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The Earthens | ||||||||
Recycled Paper | - | - | - | |||||
Recycled Plastic | - | - | - | - | ||||
Bio Plastic Corn | - | - | - | |||||
Sugar Cane | ||||||||
Bamboo | - | - |
Though it’s important to reduce waste, not every plastic, glass or paper product is recyclable. You can follow basic recycling rules when organizing the recycling, but keep in mind you should contact your local public works department for a complete list of items.
Now there are many eco-friendly options available in the market. The chart above outlines how other eco-friendly options compare to Earthens Bioplates.