New sustainable materials for single-use tableware
Palm leaves come from the leaves of palm trees, which are abundant in many tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including Asia, Africa, and South America. Because palm trees are fast-growing and require minimal water and pesticides, they are a renewable resource with a low environmental impact, meeting the standards of “LESS CARBON AND WATER FOOTPRINT“
Palm leaves have been used for centuries in various cultures around the world, from making baskets and mats to thatching roofs and creating shade. However, in recent years, palm leaves and areca palm leaves have gained attention for their potential as a sustainable material.
One of the most exciting applications of palm leaves is as an alternative to traditional single-use products. For example, palm leaf plates and bowls have become popular as a sustainable alternative to traditional disposable utensils made from plastic or paper. These products are biodegradable, compostable, and don’t release harmful chemicals when they break down (within 6-8 weeks), making them a more eco-friendly choice.
In Vietnam, SFB Co. Ltd., a social impact business and partner of Maap Trade, has been manufacturing this kind of eco-friendly disposable tableware. The products are being exported to the USA, Australia, the Netherlands, Canada…
Vietnam has a lot of areas where areca palm trees are grown to sell fruits. In the past, farmers only planted areca and sold the fruits for export, areca leaves only used a small part to make hand fans. Almost areca leaves have no commercial value. Since we implemented the project of producing food containers made of areca palm leaves, it has contributed to increasing income for farmers and creating more jobs for locals. The source of raw materials is stable for year-round production.
Products are made of naturally fallen areca palm leaves, cleaned, put into molds and cut into products, then got through a UV projector for sterilization and packaging. Products have been tested to meet the standards of disposable food containers and obtained FDA certification from SGS Vietnam.
By pressing the leaves to make the shapes of tableware without chemicals and using very less enery for production, we have manufactured environmentally responsible products making a contribution to carbon emission for singple-use tableware industry.
To address the environmental issues and challenges related to waste management, we need to mitigate our dependency on plastic, paper and other foam products.
If you are looking for a more sustainable option, check out our list of eco-friendly disposable tableware in the link underneath:
Palm leaf disposable tableware is an ideal solution for those who want to reduce their environmental impact. A cost-effective disposable option for all catered events. The stylish, leak-proof, and elegant palm leaf plates perfectly blend with the outdoor events making them the ideal option for wedding ceremonies and parties.
100% ECO-FRIENDLY & BIODEGRADABLE
STYLISH, ELEGANT, LEAK-PROOF
DURABLE – CHEMICAL FREE – COST EFFECTIVE
LESS CARBON AND WATER FOOTPRINT
- Products are qualified under the US FDA standards. Safe to use right after tearing the packaging without being washed.
- Non-toxin was found.
By replacing single use plastic, paper and foam utensils with this kind of products, we can support the use of areca palm leaves as a sustainable material while also protecting our planet.
