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SUGARCANE(Bagasse) TECHNOLOGY

What is bagasse?
Bagasse is made from sugarcane. Rather than throwing away or burning used sugarcane stalks, the pulp is made into a paper-like substance called bagasse. Bagasse can be molded into different shapes and products that are perfect for food service.

How long does it take for bagasse to fully biodegrade and compost?
Bagasse is fully compostable and biodegradable. In commercial composting conditions, bagasse will compost in approximately 45-60 days. Composting may take longer in a home composting bin.

What is the heat tolerance of bagasse?
Bagasse is fully heat tolerant like paper. Bagasse can even be put in the microwave. As with paper, extremely hot food might cause bagasse to lose some of its strength, but bagasse is one of the only biodegradable food service products in the world that can handle hot temperatures.

Can bagasse handle liquids and grease?
Bagasse will hold liquids and grease. It is fully grease absorbent.

Where are bagasse products made?
Bagasse products are made in China in a fully certified factory with the International Standard Organization designation.

Is bagasse better for the environment than paper?
Many people consider bagasse to be more environmentally friendly than paper as it biodegrades faster and take less time to replenish resources. Also, bagasse comes from the stalk of the sugarcane. After the sugarcane has been harvested, the used stalks are turned into sustainable packaging rather than being burned or thrown away.
 
 

CORN PLASTIC (PLA)
TECHNOLOGY

What are corn plastics?
Corn plastic products look and feel just like regular plastic,
but they are 100% biodegradable and compostable. Corn is
a renewable resource which makes corn plastics much more
sustainable than regular plastic. Did you know that regular
plastic is made from petroleum?

What is PLA?
PLA stands for Polylactide. PLA is made from lactic acid which
is made from cornstarch. PLA can be formed into several
different products such as cold drink cups, straws, deli
containers, sushi containers, cutleries, etc.

How long does PLA take to biodegrade or compost?
PLA is fully compostable and biodegradable. In commercial
composting conditions, PLA will compost in approximately
30-45 days. Composting may take longer in a home
composting bin.

What is the heat tolerance of PLA?
Normal heat tolerance of PLA is 43 degrees (C).
Remember to keep these products out of direct sunlight and
in a cool, dry place. Corn cutlery has a heat
tolerance of 60 degrees (C), but all other corn
plastic food containers and cups can only withstand
temperatures of 43 degrees (C).

If I throw PLA in the trash, will it biodegrade in a landfill?
PLA products react in landfills like other organic waste such
as food. PLA is fully compostable in a composting facility. In
addition, PLA is made from a renewable resource – corn –
instead of regular plastic that is made from oil.

Is PLA more or less expensive than regular plastic?
PLA is now competitively priced with regular (PET) plastic. For
some products, such as cold cups, PLA is less expensive
than PET. For other products, PLAis the same or slightly more.

What products are made out of PLA?
Products include cold drink cups, cutlery, food containers,
trash bags and more. Every day new products are being
produced and soon enough every plastic product will have a
PLA counterpart.


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