Material
Sugar Bagasse (Reed Pulp)
Sugar bagasse is made from the waste material produced once sugar cane has been harvested for its syrup. It is a renewable resource, as the crops are replanted each year. Currently, there is not a lot of information on its associated carbon emissions, but as it is technically a waste product, it can be considered to be saving carbon, as anything it emits will be reabsorbed by next years crops. It is also naturally compostable, and can be disposed of in your domestic compost heap. Sugar bagasse is turned into products from its raw form using a process of heating, pulping and pressurised moulding. The final product is heat and grease resistant, and microwave safe, making them ideal as hot food containers and for serving, i.e. plates and bowls.