Sugarcane Bagasse - What is it?

Sugarcane bagasse is also known as sugarcane pulp. The natural fibers of sugarcane bagasse naturally intertwine to form a tight mesh structure, creating biodegradable containers. This new type of green tableware is not only as sturdy as plastic and can hold liquids, but it is also cleaner than biodegradable products made from recyclable materials, as recyclable materials may not be completely deinked. This new material partially degrades after 30 days in the soil and completely degrades after 90 days.

Advantages of Sugarcane Bagasse Tableware

Natural and Safe Material

Sugarcane bagasse is mainly derived from the by-products of sugarcane sugar production. Due to strict food safety testing in food processing plants, the chemical substances, heavy metals, and pesticide content in sugarcane bagasse are far below standard values. Sugarcane bagasse is a natural plant fiber that can be used to produce healthy food-grade tableware.

High-Quality Assurance

Due to the high quality of sugarcane bagasse fibers, the tableware made from it is also very sturdy. In addition, experimental results show that sugarcane bagasse tableware has strong flame retardancy and is not as prone to catching fire as plastic. Furthermore, it has good oil and water resistance, meeting the requirements for tableware.

Mitigating Climate Change

Our tableware comes from sugarcane, which is a C4 carbon-fixing plant with a special photosynthetic mechanism that can more effectively utilize carbon dioxide and reduce water consumption in the process. Compared to C3 carbon-fixing plants such as wheat and rice, sugarcane can adapt to arid areas and absorb a large amount of carbon dioxide during its growth. Therefore, sugarcane bagasse tableware can ultimately convert carbon dioxide into organic carbon through composting and store it in the soil.