Adaaya - Blog , Biodegradable Areca

How can areca plates be put to use after your meal?

Sat, 25 Mar 2023 12:33:08 +0530

We’ve discussed so many reasons why areca palm leaf plates are great for the environment. But besides just fading away into oblivion, did you know they can also be put to use once we’re done with them? On one hand, when you compost them, you get a fertilizer rich in nutrients that the soil needs. On the other hand, the sheath of the leaf, left over after the plates are punched out of it, can be shredded and used as dry fodder for animals for sheep and cows. This has proven to be an economically better option for farmers, when compared to their paddy-based fodder. Thus, the areca palm tree is an all-rounder when it comes to sustainability. Make an informed decision next time, and choose areca!

Plan on disposing of your areca plates? Here's how!

Mon, 13 Mar 2023 19:42:34 +0530

Vermicomposting! Ever done it in your kitchen garden? All it takes is some soil, maybe a few earthworms and a bit of moisture, and your waste becomes manure. The same process can be applied to areca palm leaf plates once they are used! Bury them in the soil and give them a bit of moisture and they will degrade over a few weeks, until they’re one with the soil. There will be no trace of their existence left and everyone, including the planet, will come out happier! So next time you go on a picnic, choose areca and not plastic!

Can't help but leave behind disposable plates? Choose areca!

Wed, 08 Mar 2023 15:03:34 +0530

35.7 million tons! That’s how much plastic waste was produced in the USA in 2018! It must be much more now. Plastic is not biodegradable, and considering the disposal methods of plastics, a lot of it will end up harming the Earth by preventing the percolation of rainwater or by turning into harmful smoke when incinerated. Turn your attention to areca palm leaf plates. Since they’re fully natural, they can be disposed of without a worry. It’s enough to bury them under the soil and the Earth will take care of them. Moreover, they don’t cause any harm to the environment while they are still solid. Yet another reason to “dump” plastic disposables and move to sustainable options like Adaaya’s areca palm leaf plates!

Are your plates biodegradable? Adaaya's are!

Sat, 04 Mar 2023 19:41:20 +0530

Have you heard of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch? It’s a collection of debris in the Pacific Ocean thrice the size of France! It’s obvious why such a monstrosity formed—non-biodegradable waste! The numbers prove it too; over 90% of the Patch is composed of plastics! This calls for biodegradable products, and that’s where Adaaya’s palm leaf plates come in. Our plates are fully natural and thus fully biodegradable. Moreover, it is naturally biodegradable, meaning its decomposition doesn’t need any energy and it just occurs over time in a sustainable manner. There’s no better reason to not switch to palm leaf products, is there?

Adaaya: a start towards chemical-free meals!

Tue, 28 Feb 2023 13:16:16 +0530

Chemicals! We see them everywhere, in the ingredients list of food packets, the composition of plastic products, and what not. But Adaaya’s plates? They’ve got none! Adaaya’s plates use only heat and water, and are fully natural. When you eat from them, you can rest assured that you are giving yourself (and the Earth!) a health boost that is absolutely free of artificial components like chemicals. It’s like eating a banana: you eat it from the peel, reap the benefits and everyone involved is a winner! Now that you know this, you know the right choice!

Adaaya's 3 ingredients for green plates!

Sat, 25 Feb 2023 00:45:14 +0530

How many components do you think it takes to create an Adaaya plate? 6? 7? No, it’s only 3! All you need is a leaf, heat and water! The leaf is the basic raw material for the plate. Then, Adaaya uses the Sun’s natural heat to dry the leaf. Next, it uses water to make the leaf more malleable, so as to be able to mould it however necessary. Finally, the plate is punched out of the leaf, and voila! Your fully compostable and sustainable plate is ready!

What does it take for an Adaaya areca palm leaf plate to decompose?

Sun, 19 Feb 2023 23:23:45 +0530

200 years! That’s the minimum time it could take for a plastic plate to decompose. Over the two centuries, it would see great moments of history, but at the same time, it would do a ton of damage to the planet. It takes all the elements of nature to painstakingly wear it down into dust. On the other hand, an areca palm leaf plate takes only 2 to 3 months to not only decompose, but also act as a natural fertilizer for the soil. All you need is soil to bury it in, and your usual vermicomposting process. Can you see any reason why we should persist with plastic disposables anymore?