Bagasse


Bagasse Information
Bagasse: Residual Sugarcane Fiber
Bagasse is a biodegradable and compostable disposable tableware that is made from sugarcane fiber leftover after juice extraction. Normally, this residue is burned after pulping, thus creating air pollution. But this sugarcane fiber can be re-used - by being made into disposable products normally made from plastic or virgin paper. The tableware has no plastic or wax lining applied to it and can be used for both hot and cold items. Though, the tableware is soak proof, hot items will cause moisture/precipitation to form at the bottom of the tableware. Still, a far superior alternative to both plastic (non-biodegradable, petroleum derived, pollution causing) and paper (causing the destruction of millions of acres of forests) tableware.



Estimated Composting Times


The rate of biodegration for different biocompostables is dependent upon the composition and thickness of the material as well as composting conditions. Commercial composting facilities grind the materials, turn over the piles and reach high temperatures, thus reducing the amount of time it takes to compost and, is thus, the recommended method for composting these products. Home composting rates are slower and can vary, depending on how frequently the pile is turned over, the moisture and material content and the temperature.

Working Conditions for Workers
The tableware is made in Chinese factories that pays its workers fair living wages in accordance with living standards in China and does not employ children. The factory also provides housing, regular meals, normal work hours, etc. for its workers. We have conducted third-party audits on the working conditions of factories. A summary of these audits can be downloaded from our Reports Page.

Wholesale
Wholesale pricing is available for all bagasse items up to a full container load. Please click here to see visit our discounts page for bulk discounts and ordering.