India — The Archive — Sustainably

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

Tiffin Box

Originally used as durable lunch boxes for workers, the ubiquitous tiffin carriers, so-called dabbas, come in a variety of shapes and sizes with stacked compartments to hold as many dishes as the heart (and belly) desires.

traditional, food, re-usable, packagingSara-Duana MeyerDecember 13, 2019traditional, transport, India, food, packaging, Dabba, Tiffin Box, Lunchbox, Stainless steel, sustainable

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.