tropical — The Archive

Leaf Plates

Leaf Plates have a long tradition in South Asia and recently gained popularity as eco-friendly alternatives for disposable takeaway and single-use tableware. The fully biodegradable, water-resistant and compostable plates have many uses of serving food and more.

traditional, compostable, packaging, food, disposable, single-use, tropicalSara-Duana MeyerDecember 27, 2019South Asia, India, Nepal, leaf plate, sustainable, traditional, food, eco-friendly, packaging, transport, biodegradable, takeaway

Clay Cups

The ubiquitous bhar, an unbaked, disposable and eco-friendly clay cup, used to be found all across India, as the vessel of choice for drinking chai: a milky sugary tea that fuels India. Still made by hand from river silt, it is a vital part of the traditional economy of Eastern India.

traditional, compostable, food, tropical, disposable, single-useAndo ShahNovember 1, 2019clay cups, bhar, disposable, India, compostable, single-use, sustainable, eco-friendly

Banana Leaf Produce Wrapper

Banana leaves are some of the most versatile materials in the tropics and subtropics. Among other uses, the eco-friendly disposables are an easy and sustainable way to bundle up or wrap vegetables and fruit for sale at shops and supermarkets.