With Earth Day almost around the corner, it's time to make small changes that can lead to a greener impact. That said, going all sustainable can seem like a tough deal. However, contrary to what people like to think, a sustainable lifestyle is easier than you think. And, with products like eco-friendly bowls and plates, you can start a sustainable lifestyle right at home. If you're looking for easier ways to make your life more sustainable, ditching single-use plastic products can be a good start. Here's why single-use plastic products are bad. Also, read to explore more on eco-friendly essentials that you can switch to this Earth Day. The Problem With Single-Use Plastics Single-use plastic products like plastic disposable plates are made from non-renewable resources like petroleum. However, one of the biggest problems with single-use plastics is that they are meant for just single use. Once you are done using these products, they usually make their way to the bottom of the trash can. To start with, these products are made from really scarce non-renewable resources that require a lot of other resources to be extracted and made into these single-use plastic products. Moreover, when it's time to dispose them of, the impact still doesn't end. To state, single-use plastic products take a very long time to break down in our ecosystem. Till then, they manage to sit around in landfills or oceans, where they contaminate our spaces and entangle or choke animals. Moreover, once they start to biodegrade, these products release toxins and microplastics into the land or ocean. These toxins and bits of plastics get mixed up with the soil or ocean, which ends up in our food chain. Eco-Friendly Essentials To Switch To Here are some of the alternatives to single-use plastic products you can switch to, this Earth Day. Compostable Disposable Plates Let's admit it; disposables can come quite in handy. However, we are not talking about just any disposable plates. Our range of eco-friendly bowls and plates are made straight from plants. These disposable plates are made from either naturally fallen Areca palm leaves or upcycled sugarcane bagasse. USDA-certified for being plant-based and certified for all compostability claims, these plates are more than just being eco-friendly. Besides being made from just plants, they are actually pretty sturdy. They are heat resistant and non-toxic. You can even use these disposable plates to reheat leftovers in the microwave or bake some goodies in an oven. Compostable Eco-Friendly Bowls Like our compostable disposable plates, these eco-friendly bowls are also USDA-certified for being made out of plants. To be precise, they are either made from upcycled sugarcane bagasse or naturally fallen Areca palm leaves. These bowls are also certified compostable. Meaning, they are designed to break down into compost within a couple of weeks after disposal. The compost formed can be mixed with soil as manure. Moreover, these eco-friendly bowls are quite sturdy. Available in a variety of shapes and sizes, these compostable bowls are here for all kinds of pipping hot or gravy meals without ever giving in to all that pressure. Compostable Cutlery It's to fork, scoop, and slice it without the guilt. Unlike regular plastic cutlery, compostable cutlery is made straight from plants. To be precise, they are made from PLA, or polylactic acid, which is naturally found in corn starch. Compostable cutlery is also pretty sturdy. Unlike those super flimsy single-use plastic cutlery, they do not break apart or get soggy with all that heated mess. Plus, because they are certified compostable, you can easily dispose of them in a compost bin without guilt. Compostable Napkins Remember, this Earth Day, wipe your hands, not the trees. And, this is exactly why these compostable paper napkins are on this list. These ultra-absorbent napkins are also tear-resistant and non-toxic. If you are looking for a better option, you can also go for our compostable dinnerware set. Unlike all compostable tableware collections, this set is perfect for hosting gatherings while making sure to leave behind a lifelong, greener impact.