If you are big on hosting dinner parties or simply fancy a convenient way to use disposables without sending the planet down the drain, palm leaf plates and bowls can be a great alternative to traditional single-use plastic or paper plates and bowls. Made straight from palm leaves, these plates are also compostable and super easy to dispose of. Plus, because they are meant for single use, you can easily trash them in your compost bin rather than do the dishes every time you have a meal. And, if you are wondering how these Areca leaf plates and bowls are made, you are in just the right spot. Here's exactly how these leaves are transformed into some heavy-duty plates and bowls. Palm Leaf Over Plastics: Why Palm Leaf Plates & Bowls Are Better? Palm leaf products like plates and bowls are an eco-friendly alternative to single-use plastic products. While disposable plates made from plastic end up in either the ocean or landfills, palm leaf eco-friendly products are compostable. They are designed to break down into compost within just a few weeks post disposal. The compost left behind is ultra-rich in nutrients and can be mixed with the soil to improve the overall soil ecosystem. Plus, unlike single-use plastic plates and bowls, which are slathered in chemicals, these plates and bowls are non-toxic. They are chemical and toxin-free, and food safe for hot and cold food. Making of Palm Leaf Plates & Bowls To start off with, palm leaf plates and bowls are made from naturally fallen Areca palm leaves. So, rather than plucking the leaves, the source material is ultra-sustainable, making it a great alternative to single-use plastic and paper products. Harvesting Palm Leaves The process of making palm leaf plates and bowls starts with harvesting naturally fallen Areca palm leaves. We always ensure that we repurpose naturally fallen leaves rather than plucking them, making them ultra-sustainable for your table settings. Moreover, we also focus on selecting the right Areca palm leaves that are healthy and mature enough to be molded in the right shape. These types of trees are usually found in tropical regions of Asia and East Africa. We collect the fallen leaves from these areas and choose the ones that are free from any damage. This ensures that we only use the best quality leaves for the products. Cleaning the Leaves Once the right leaves are chosen, they are sent to our processing units where the leaves go through a vigorous cleaning and sorting process. The leaves are sorted on the basis of their size, shape, and quality. Any damaged leaves are discarded. The sorted leaves are, then, cleaned to get rid of any dirt or debris. Processing of Palm Leaves After the leaves are all cleaned up, the next process is to make them pilable enough for the next step. This usually involves soaking the leaves in water, until they are soft enough to be placed in the mold. After soaking, the leaves are placed under a hot press where they are shaped and pressed into the desired molds under high pressure and temperature. The molds can vary in shape and size, and from bowls to plates. Lastly, the molded plates and bowls are left to dry to get rid of moisture, ensuring increased durability of our palm leaf products. Unique Patterns & Intricate Designs The last step ensures that these plates and bowls reach the customers in perfect condition. The final product is trimmed and goes through multiple quality checks to ensure it is strong enough to handle all kinds of meals. In conclusion That's a wrap on how our palm leaf plates and bowls are made. Extracted right from nature, these palm leaf plates and bowls are a great addition to your table setting. They are also strong, and durable, besides being just eco-friendly. However, to make your lifestyle more sustainable, it is also necessary to dispose of the used palm leaf plates and bowls responsibly. Our plates and bowls, made from palm leaves, are certified compostable. You can simply dispose them of in a compost bin for safe disposal.