At Astu, our research team has found Areca palm leaf sheath tableware to be the most natural solution to the non biodegradable disposable plastic.

• It is made from the fallen palm leaf sheath of Areca tree.
• It is handy, non-toxic, chemical free, odour free, 100% biodegradable and compostable.
• It is born of earth and after its use, quietly goes back into earth and becomes food for plants and microbes.

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Our research team has also found Bagasse to be another natural solution and a perfect replacement of plastic.

• Bagasse is made from sugarcane fiber
• It is a natural by-product and was usually wasted.
• Bagasse products are 100% biodegradable and compostable. And biodegrade with in 60-90 days.
• It is chemical and toxin free

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Paper products have been used for many years way before plastic was introduced. Paper products have a far smaller negative environmental impact than plastic.

• Unlike plastic, paper products are manufactured from a renewable resource
• Paper is easily recyclable
• It is made of wood pulp and thus is biodegradable

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