The disposable plates made up of plastics such as polythene, polypropylene, polystyrene, polycarbonate, polyvinyl chloride, etc. pose health risks due to the release of toxic chemicals; bisphenol A, melamine, vinyl chloride, and phthalates
The age-old Indian tradition of leaf plates has attracted the attention of the European market and a German company; the Leaf Republic is manufacturing and importing both the finished goods and raw material by interacting with the local tribal people of India. The leaf scrap waste generated during the operation of the machines can be made into biodegradable paper by repulpation, which is cost-effective
The plates are made into water and leakproof by sandwiching a low-density polyethylene (LDPE)-binding layer in between the leaves and the underlying cardboard paper or leaves. The cardboard paper is generally made from cotton and old clothes. The leaf plates are available in the size of 11–18” diameter; cups and bowls in the size of 3–8” diameter; partitioned trays and buffet plates based on market and customer requirement
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