Traditional tableware and disposable plastic alternatives are common solutions for serving food at social gatherings. So why use an eco-friendlier alternative if the old ways still work?
Biodegradable tableware is more convenient
Biodegradable party plates made from natural fibres are much lighter than traditional crockery. This makes getting supplies to a picnic spot or gathering easier.
Instead of transporting fragile loads, natural lightweight plates can be brought home to be composted or disposed of correctly.
Cleaning up compostable products is easier
Imagine hosting a party with no washing up. With biodegradable palm leaf tableware, you can collect everything at the end of the night – food and all – and simply put it into a compost bin.
In addition, energy and water will not be used. Harmful detergents become unnecessary, and the need to throw away wasteful packaging will be eliminated.
Eco-friendly catering becomes possible for large events
Some products deemed to be ‘biodegradable’ need specific conditions or organisms to break down. However, as these may not exist in landfill, it means the items end up as ordinary waste.
Home compostable tableware doesn’t have this issue. When disposed of, palm leaf plates fully break down in 2–3 months. Potential breakages or damage are averted, and broken plates will no longer need to go to landfill.
These benefits make palm leaf plates especially suited to catering for large events, such as weddings. Being rustic yet elegant, palm plates lend themselves well to a wedding banquet, or any event that requires a touch of uniqueness and elan.
Utility that suits any occasion
Biodegradable palm plates seamlessly complement any theme. Available in a range of shapes and sizes, their versatility allows them to be used in a range of situations.
As disposable palm plates can hold wet, dry, oily, and sticky food, there’s little risk of liquids bleeding through onto clothes, or plates sagging and bending after an ambitious serving from the buffet.
In addition, palm leaf plates are microwave and freezer safe, and robust enough to be wiped clean and reused.
Production processes are less damaging
The destructive impact of disposable plastic on the environment is well documented. People are also becoming more aware of the issue created by wastepaper in landfill.
As they use renewable, organic materials, palm leaf plates are sustainable and kind to the ecosystems from which they originate.
Made only from fallen areca palm leaves, the plates require no deforestation or environmental disruption for their manufacture.
Leaves are collected and washed, before being moulded into their desired shape with a hot press. The finished products are then wrapped and packed for transport.
No chemicals are used. This means no harmful run-off or contamination in the final product.
They serve as a wonderful way to raise awareness
Commercial events and office parties with biodegradable tableware can become showcases for alternatives to disposable plastic. Sturdy options like palm plates demonstrate that eco-friendly choices are just as easy, convenient, and dependable.
Compostable event catering made easy
To make your event fully eco-friendly, why not pair your palm plates with natural disposable wheat straws, reusable bamboo straws or sturdy birchwood cutlery?
At FOOGO green, we supply a comprehensive range of compostable catering supplies, alongside biodegradable party packs and bulk purchasing options to cater for events at any scale.
For more information, feel free to get in touch with our knowledgeable team. We even offer sample packs if you need a hands-on understanding of our product quality, before making a purchasing decision.