Among the many biodegradable tableware, plant fiber compostable tableware has been recognized by many consumers and catering companies due to its technological innovation and green environmental protection advantages.

However, there are still many people who are unfamiliar or doubtful about biodegradable tableware.

Q1: Why do biodegradable tableware always look "dirty" and not as clean as plastic ones?

A: Whether it is clean or not cannot be completely observed with the naked eye! Most people think that white tableware are clean and hygienic, but this standard does not apply very well to biodegradable tableware.

Plant fiber tableware often use natural plant fibers as raw materials, such as straw, bamboo, bagasse, etc. The color of these materials themselves is not white, so the color of the tableware made is slightly darker, not pure white, and it is impossible to be transparent like a plastic tableware.

In fact, some of the pulp tableware we see every day is also bleached. Some qualified compostable tableware will also add edible additives in the post-production process in order to enhance the aesthetics.

Therefore, looking "clean" and "pure white" is not necessarily more hygienic. On the contrary, the plain-looking primary color lunch box may be more original.

Q2: Can the tableware with plant fiber as raw material be heated? Will its performance be excellent?

A: The plant fiber tableware is admired not only because it is derived from nature, environmentally friendly and degradable, but also inseparable from its own excellent performance.

Take the disposable vegetable fiber tableware produced by LVWEI as an example. It has excellent temperature resistance and can be used in the range of -20°C to 200°C, so microwave heating is not a problem at all, and it can also be stored in the refrigerator.

It is especially commendable that it is water-resistant, oil-resistant and leak-proof. In the process of use, because the bagasse is used as the raw material, it will not release toxic and harmful substances, and its safety is also guaranteed. It is very suitable as a food contact material.

Q3: Since the plant fiber tableware is degradable, will it gradually degrade during use? Since it is degradable, can it be degraded at home?

A: First of all, there is no need to worry about the self-degradation of the tableware during use. Because it can be degraded or fully degraded, it is necessary to meet the corresponding conditions. Temperature, humidity, microbial biomass, aeration conditions, etc. all affect the degradation rate. If it is used in a normal environment, there is no need to worry about this aspect at all.

For biodegradable tableware that have been degraded and used at home, there are actually many cases abroad for reference. At present, the evaluation of degradable materials often uses composting, which can be further divided into industrial composting and garden composting. The compostable materials on the market are basically biodegradable materials under industrial composting conditions.

And the genuine plant fiber molded tableware can be completely composted in the garden, that is, home compost. There are relevant standard certifications abroad. After this type of tableware is equipped with corresponding composting conditions, it can be degraded at home by itself.

Q4: What kind of garbage should the plant fiber tableware be classified as after use?

A: Since tableware made of plant fibers is environmentally friendly and easy to degrade, it is normal for people to have doubts about their garbage classification.

In fact, the classification of plant fiber tableware should be explored according to which plant fiber it is made of.

If it is just pure plant fiber, such as the tableware produced by LVWEI, which is completely made of bagasse, then it is naturally recyclable garbage. If it contains other ingredients in addition to plant fiber, such as cornstarch, then it should be disposed of as dry garbage.

Through the above questions and answers, you must have a further understanding of plant fiber lunch boxes. In the environment of "banning plastics", policies force various industries and consumers to continuously learn new knowledge and change their daily habits.

Environmental protection is no trivial matter,

Let's start by purchasing an eco-friendly lunch box!