• Made of fallen leaves, an agriculture waste product most often burnt otherwise
• No heat transferred and maintains shape completely when it contacts any hot substance
• Microwave -safe up to 2 minutes on high and oven-safe up to 45 minutes at 350 degrees
• These products are sustainably produced and providing a source of living for many families and households in Southern regions in India.
2. Are they single-use/disposable?
- We know it’s hard to believe such sturdy looking Areca Products are intended for single-use, but our line is fully
biodegradable and compostable. Since we do not use any bonding agents, lacquers or chemicals and our product is natural and porous, we cannot legally recommend washing and reusing them.
We can, however, tell you that our customers often write in that they hand wash the plates and enjoy them time and again.
3. What are your products made from? Please explain.
- Arbhuware Palm Tableware is made from naturally fallen palm leaves from Areca nut Palm trees and is heat pressed into shapes. No is used in its production. It naturally biodegrades when exposed to elements in the compost bin or at the tip.These are microwave safe, can hold hot and cold foods, sturdy and oven safe to 220°C for 15 minutes.
4. How to store Areca products?
-Any airtight packing should suffice. All leftover plates must be wrapped to avoid absorbing moisture.
5. Do Areca products hold liquids?
-Yes it can hold liquids, soups, smoothies etc.