With a new set of promises, some over-achieving resolutions, and reminiscing old times, New Year's is surely a time for new beginnings. And, if going all planet-safe with your lifestyle is on your resolution list for the year 2025, this page is just for you. While people like to believe that you need to walk an extra mile to make your lifestyle sustainable, it's actually quite easy. And, the best part? Sustainability can start right in your home. With that being said, ditching single-use plastic products and going for compostable tableware can be a great start to the year to make your gatherings planet-safe. With that being said, here's why you need to switch to compostable or biodegradable tableware in 2025 and what products you can go for: Ditching Single-Use Plastic Products As A New Year's Resolution Let's start with a plastic straw. These straws are made from non-renewable resources like petroleum, which are pretty hard to extract and require a lot of resources to be manufactured. However, the worst part is that single-use products like these plastic straws have an average use span of 20-30 minutes. After every use, these products are disposed of. However, the fate of these products does not end at the bottom of those bins. In fact, single-use products like disposable plates and bowls take a long time to decompose. After being disposed of, these products usually end up in our oceans or landfills. To be precise, single-use products like disposable ziplock bags or plates may take even centuries to break down. So, for the time being, these products even contaminate the soil or choke on marine life in our oceans. Moreover, when they do break down after decades or centuries, these products release harmful toxins and a long trail of microplastics that further contaminate our ecosystem. These microplastics get mixed in with the soil or enter marine life, allowing them to enter our food chain. You would be surprised to know that an average human consumes a credit card worth of microplastics every week. Why Switch To Compostable Tableware in 2025? Unlike traditional single-use plastic products, compostable tableware products like compostable bowls and plates are made from natural resources. In fact, our entire collection of compostable products, at EcoSoul, are made straight from plants. We mostly use plants like naturally fallen Areca palm leaves, upcycled sugarcane bagasse, plastic-free cornstarch, and fastest growing bamboo fibers. With absolutely no plastic or trees, these products like compostable clamshell are an eco-friendly alternative to traditional single-use products. Moreover, besides being cut out of plants, these products are also compostable. With our entire range of compostable plates and bowls being certified for all compostability claims, these products are designed to break down into nutrient-rich compost within just a few weeks of disposal. The compost left behind is ultra-rich in nutrients and is often mixed with the soil to offer nourishment and help the soil improve its water retention levels. In short, this compost can work great as manure rather than contaminating the soil with a long trail of microplastics. However, there's more to our compostable products beyond all those sustainability claims. Compared to usual single-use plastic products, our products like PLA cutlery and compostable bowls are extra strong and super sturdy. In fact, some of our biodegradable tableware range like palm leaf and bagasse plates, bowls, and cups are microwave-safe and oven-safe. They also do not get soggy or mushy under all that pressure and maintain their shape, offering you a guilt-free convenience. Other products like our compostable takeout containers are also pretty sturdy and toxin-free, making them safe for on-the-go lunch breaks.