It’s no surprise that our compostable bamboo plates are a favorite for wedding event planning. For the co-conscious host that needs simplicity and affordability while remaining sustainable, Veneerware is the answer. Our high quality bamboo tableware is made by peeling the bamboo directly from the bamboo culm, or stem. Three sheets of bamboo are then made into a single layer using heat, pressure and a little food-grade, water-based adhesive. No chemicals or dyes are used in the process. There are also concerns the products may allow the accelerated degradation of plastic that can contaminate the food or drink and may be a risk to health. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) said it had advised retailers to withdraw products in June and any further sales would be unlawful. Bamboo dishes should last about 18months to 2 years before the moisture starts to weaken bamboo. An easy way to extend their life is to hand wash and dry the plates straight away.

Plates are made from the fibre left over after the sugar sap is pressed out. They’re naturally brown, so white ones will have been bleached. The material is also called bagasse, by the way. Once the fun is over, cleaning up is easy with Veneerware! Our entire line of plates, cutlery, and napkins are certified by the Compost Manufacturing Alliance as compostable and biodegradable. They’ll break down in 4-6 months, leaving behind nothing but nutrient-rich soil. Some suppliers have already conducted their own tests, which they say show their products do not pose any health risk. The FSA is now consulting on the products and is requesting manufacturers, suppliers and retailers to submit any relevant data. Might seem like a better choice than petrochemical-derived plastic, but it doesn’t compost or break down. It has to be sent to a commercial composting facility – and there aren’t many of those around. Better than the petrochemical version, though. The sophisticated design and contemporary style of pieces in the range make it perfect for events like weddings, elegant events and even family get-togethers where people need easy, eco-friendly ways to dine in style. The plates and cutlery are sold for single use as there are no coatings or additives used in the manufacturing process.Bamboo plates are a great choice for your next camping trip. They're made from natural materials, so you know they won't leach harmful chemicals into the food. The best thing about these plates is that they can be reused again and again! Grows very fast so it’s very renewable. Again, though, it does have to be shipped in. Disposable bamboo plates can be composted, though they take a few months to break down. If you’ve got a choice, go for minimally processed, organic plates. As low-impact as we may want to be, we understand that there are some times when a disposable option is needed. And we also know that there’s a solution better than paper and plastic. These materials require extractive resources to make, and they end up in the landfill after your event is over. This is why we launched our Veneerware line of 100% plant-based and compostable plates, cutlery, and napkins. Versatile, durable, and attractive, renewable bamboo is the perfect material for a compostable alternative that offers a clean life cycle from start to finish. From the areca palm and makes sturdy plates with very little processing. Some companies gather fallen palm fronds, sanitise them and press them into plates, no glue or glazes. Palm leaf plates are compostable. They do have to be imported, though (but doesn’t much of our plastic come from overseas?)

Despite the ban, the bamboo and plastic products are still widely available online, including children’s cups and plates. They are typically made of bamboo, with a melamine formaldehyde resin, and look like plastic. Sturdy and elegant, this bamboo tableware can be used all year round for weddings, picnics, outdoor parties, gala events and for home entertaining. We have two sizes of plate for you to choose from, dinner plates and side plates, team them togther for a stylish dinnerware set. Concerns were raised about bamboo products mixed with plastic in November 2019 after tests conducted by the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment, which warned melamine and formaldehyde could be released from “bambooware” products when filled with hot liquids like tea, coffee or baby formula. It said formaldehyde release from some cups would exceed the tolerable daily intake by 30 times for adults and 120 times for small children. There is no acute health risk from these bambooware products but repeated exposure to elevated levels of melamine and formaldehyde may be a risk to health, with melamine linked to toxic effects in the kidneys. Our bamboo tableware has been created in a way that keeps both the planet and the people who produce the range in mind. The perfect combination of imagination and integrity lies behind this range of bamboo tableware which is produced and promoted in a way that aligns entirely with the beliefs we hold here at Little Cherry. Parties may be our business but we recognise that it is the planet and its people that are really important. Bamboo tableware is something that caters for all needs. It is likely that you are looking for tableware to suit all manner of occasions like parties, picnics and al fresco dining which means you are looking for bamboo tableware!Bad because it’s made from petrochemicals and because, at the end of its life, it’s just un-get-riddable-of litter (it messes up the sea, the beaches, the woodlands and almost every UK roadside…perhaps not the plates, but you see what we mean.) France is banning plastic plates and cups. Hooray! Melamine is a nasty blend of chemicals. WWF-UK said disposable cups had a negative impact on the environment and tests had shown its bamboo cups were safe for the consumer. But after it was approached by the Observer it removed the cup from sale.