Those at the National Restaurant Association Show in May in Chicago would find it difficult to not come across a booth selling packaging, plates, cups, cutlery and more that were in some way environmentally friendly.
Offerings boasting biodegradable, recyclable, compostable and more were all over the place.
For example, Zhejiang Great Shengda Packaging Co., China, sells plates, bowls, food trays, takeaway boxes and cup lids made from natural plant fibers. Natural non-wood plant fiber environmental protection tableware is made of sugarcane bagasse fiber, wheat straw fiber, bamboo textile and more.
“These raw materials are extracted by modern technology, dehydrated, shaped, dried and processed by food grade waterproof and oil-proof technology,” the company said.
The products are also customizable.
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