Made from a naturally shed palm leaf sheath, these plates are sturdy, leak proof and can withstand hot and cold temperatures, including baking food and microwave. Totally biodegradable, with no chemicals or synthetics used in the manufacture, they can also be mulched, given for animal fodder, or used upside down on garden beds as a mulch. They can be washed and used again for a limited time depending on how they are used. Dimensions: dinner plate size approx. 25cm x 25cm width. 25 plates. Due to the size and weight, purchasing multiple packs may incur an additional freight cost calculated at checkout. The manufacturer received Organic Certification from SKAL international in 2006. The leaf of the Areca palm is extensively cultivated in South India. The leaf sheath naturally dries, falls and regenerates. The forming of the plates involves no chemicals, resins, dyes or synthetic material. It begins with the collection of the palm leaf sheaths which are pressure washed. The clean fibre is then sterilized at 180 ºC through a pre-heated molding process where the product acquires its shape. The manufacturer uses a “bio ethical business model” where simple and clean huts are erected under the palm groves for the local villagers. The people are paid cash to collect the sheaths and press the bio plates.
