Palm leaf plates are made from Areca Palm tree leaves that have fallen to the ground naturally on their own. The process is sustainable because it does not contribute to timbering or deforestation of any kind, and does not harm the living palm trees. These palm leaves would have otherwise been collected, burned, and disposed of, so repurposing them helps the environment manifold. The process of collecting leaves also encourages the growth of more palm trees. Areca palms look similar to bamboo because they’re thin and tall. They’re beautiful palms found in subtropical climates that can reach up to 20 feet in height.
The collected Areca palm sheaths are sanitized with turmeric and water and left to air dry. Once dry, artisans form the sheaths into plates and bowls using heated molds. They maximize the number of plates per leaf, and several can be made from just one sheath. Since the sheath is not reduced to powder or fibers, there is no need for harsh chemical binders. Zero chemicals or toxins are used to bind or coat the plates, unlike other eco-friendly plates.
They are 100% compostable, biodegradable, and sustainable. This means the plates will always break down on their own, leaving virtually no waste behind. They’re all-natural and carbon-rich, and can easily be composted and transformed into nutritious soil. Not only is the product itself sustainable, so is the process behind it. No trees are cut down or harmed, no pollutants or toxins are released, and very little energy is needed to produce them.
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