There's no denying that single-use disposable plates can come quite in handy. They can be easy to use and super easy to dispose of. However, when it comes to being planet-safe, single-use plastic plates aren't your best choice. To start with, these disposable plastic plates are made from non-renewable resources like petroleum. In addition to requiring a lot of additional resources to be extracted, products made from this resource take a long time to biodegrade. That said, here's why our bagasse disposable plates can be a better choice. These plates are made from plants and are also certified compostable. Here's how our range of bagasse plates is an eco-friendly choice. Bagasse Disposable Plates: What Are They Made Of? As the name suggests, our bagasse plates are made from upcycled sugarcane bagasse. Bagasse is a fibrous residue left behind after juice is extracted from sugarcane stalks. While this plant waste usually ends up in landfills, where it is burnt, we, at EcoSoul, upcycle this plant waste and carve them into highly functional single-use plates that are not just planet-safe but also free from plastics or tree-made substances. Our range of biodegradable bagasse plates is USDA-certified for being plant-based. Besides this, they are also TUV-certified for being home and industrial-compostable. That said, these disposable bagasse plates are certified to break down into nutrient-rich compost right in your backyard compost bin. While single-use plastic plates take about 500 years to break down in our ecosystem. These bagasse plates are certified to break down into compost within just 90-180 days after disposal. Moreover, these plates are compostable. So, unlike plastic plates that break down into microplastics and release toxins into the soil, these bagasse plates break down into nutrient-rich compost, which can be added to soil as manure. Ecological Benefits of Bagasse Disposable Plates Before we get into how this disposable bagasse plate can come quite in handy, let's talk about the ecological benefits. To start with, these disposable plates do not rely on any non-renewable resources like plastic or trees. They are simply made from plants and are USDA-certified for being made out of bio-based material. Moreover, the problem with single-use plastic plates is that they take a long time to break down. And, when they do, they leave a long trail of microplastics and toxins behind. These microplastics and toxins eventually get mixed up with the soil and contaminate it. However, our compostable plates, on the other hand, are designed differently. Because they are certified compostable, these eco-friendly bagasse plates break down into compost, and not microplastics. That said, these compostable plates are designed to break down into nutrient-rich compost within just 90-180 days after disposal. The compost formed is good for the soil and can be mixed into it as manure. Bagasse Plates: More Than Just Ecological Claims While our best bagasse plates are made from all plants and are also certified compostable, there's more to them than just ecological claims. Unlike single-use plastic plates that get super saggy or mushy under all that pressure, these compostable disposable plates are here to not take no for an answer. Ultra-sturdy and super strong, these plates are here for all kinds of pipping hot meals. They maintain their shape even if you stack them up with your favorite meals and definitely do not lead to any messes. Moreover, because they are made from just plants, they also do not emit any kinds of toxins into your food. These heat-resistant and non-toxic disposable plates are safe for your food. Lastly, they are easy and guilt-free to dispose of. And, if you're wondering how to dispose of bagasse plates, it is quite simple. Simply toss the used plates in a compost bin, and wait for a couple of weeks to watch them break down into compost.