With the cozy season here, nothing sounds better than savoring a bowl of piping-hot chili or devouring the creamiest mac & cheese. And, whether you are in for some evening supper or making it a full-fledged meal, eco-friendly soup bowls can, perhaps, be the best bet.
Unlike disposable plastic bowls, which are made from non-renewable resources like petroleum, compostable soup bowls are made from actual plant materials. With no plastic, no trees, and a back-to-nature promise, these bowls are in for a guilt-free convenience.
Below are our thoughts on these bowls, why they are better than plastic disposable bowls, and some reasons why they are a superior choice.
Compostable Soup Bowls: A Greener Switch
It’s true that disposables always come in handy. They are easy to use, easy to dispose of, and don’t require you to do the dishes after every meal or gathering. In short, they come with convenience. However, plastic disposable bowls can come with a negative ecological impact too. Because they are made from non-renewable resources, like petroleum, they can be a bit harsh to the planet.
To state, an average plastic disposable bowl can take about 500 years to even start breaking down in our ecosystem. So, until then, these bowls and related products are often disposed of in landfills or our oceans. Further contaminating our spaces, these pieces of plastic float around until an animal tries to ingest them, thinking it's food. This leads to choking, entanglement, and even death. In fact, we lose over a million marine lives every year due to ocean plastic pollution.
Moreover, once it's time for them to break down, they still don’t go away. Since they are made from all plastic, these disposable bowls further break down into microplastics and release toxins into our soil and the ocean waves. And, if we’re talking numbers, an average human ingests a credit card's worth of microplastics every week.
Compostable soup bowls, on the other hand, are made from plants, not plastic. Made from plant materials like upcycled sugarcane bagasse, these bagasse bowls come straight from the sweet-smelling agro-remains of sugarcane stalks. In short, the bowls are plastic and tree-free. Relying on the most abundant resource on the planet, these bowls offer convenience and planet-safe attributes to your meals.
5 Reasons To Use Compostable Soup Bowls
Below are some of the reasons to make the switch today:
They are made from plants.
As stated above, bagasse soup bowls are made from plant materials like upcycled sugarcane bagasse. With absolutely no plastic or paper, these plant-based bowls are easier on the planet and come with a greener ecological impact. They also have no other non-renewable resources, making them an eco-friendly choice for your gatherings and everyday meals.
These plant-made disposable bowls are certified compostable.
Besides being made from plants, the bowls also come with a back-to-nature promise. That said, these disposable bowls for soup are designed to break down into nutrient-rich compost after disposal in 90-180 days in a compost bin. The compost formed is super rich in nutrients and can be added to soil as manure. This helps provide important nutrients to the soil and helps increase its water retention levels.
They are strong and sturdy.
Yes, they are all made from plants. But, they are not there to take no for an answer either. That said, these disposable bowls, made from upcycled sugarcane bagasse, are sturdy, strong, and durable. They do not get mushy, bendy under all that heat or pressure, making your meals or gatherings easy and convenient.
They are non-toxic and heat-resistant.
These disposable bagasse bowls are microwave, oven, freezer, and refrigerator-safe as well. They are free from all chemical nasties and are safe to use in an oven or a microwave as well.
They are perfect for gatherings.
They are made from plants, are certified compostable, and durable. In short, these bowls are a great choice to add that green touch to your gatherings. They are also easy and guilt-free to dispose of.
Summing It Up
That’s a wrap-up on why compostable soup bowls are a better option when compared to single-use plastic or paper bowls. You can explore a huge variety of sizes and shapes for compostable bagasse bowls on our website today.