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Advantages of biodegradable tableware: Pulp molded tableware

Advantages of biodegradable tableware: Pulp molded tableware

The disposable tableware, which was made with EPS, has been used since 1984, and quickly became popular in every corner of our country. According to statistics, about 10 billion disposable items are used per year, and most of them are plastic tableware, and increased by 25% year by year. While the EPS is difficult to be degraded and recycled, which brings inconvenience for dealing with the disposable tableware.

With the fast development of pulp molded technology, our country has developed various sustainable food containers, including molded pulp bowls, pulp plates, pulp cups, etc., which can contain both cold and hot meals and drinks. In addition, this kind of biodegradable product can also be used in supermarkets. With the features of waterproof and anti-oil, this pulp molding tableware can effectively meet people’s daily use.

The molded pulp tableware is mainly made with bagasse, bamboo, etc., which will experience a series of processes, including pulping, grinding, pulp formulation & supply, initial forming, dewaterization, heat-press, edge cutting and so on. This kind of product is totally made with natural materials and renewable.

Advantages of pulp molding tableware:

1. The ingredients are from nature, including bagasse, bamboo, etc.

2. Without producing industrial wastewater, eco-friendly for the environment.

3. Waterproof and anti-oil.

4. Supports air-conditioners and microwaves.

5. The pulp molding tableware supports home compost. It only takes 45-90 days to be biodegraded without polluting the environment.

6. Without producing static electricity.

Besides the molded pulp tableware, you may also see some other biodegradable tableware that is made of PLA plastic. Compared with the molded pulp products, the PLA products usually needs an industrial condition to realize the degradation.

Nowadays, the molded pulp industry is still increasing, and gradually becoming scale and industrialization. We believe that the pulp molding products may instead of the traditional products in the future.