11 September,2023 04:10 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Cutlery made from palm leaves. Image Courtesy: EcoSoul Home
"We do not inherit the Earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children." This age-old adage is the driving force behind Rahul Singh's party waste-management initiative. By offering waste bags and cutlery made from corn starch, palm leaves and sugarcane, he is motivating households and event organisers to celebrate in a conscious manner.
To give you a little context: An average Indian household generates 11 kg of plastic waste every year, which amounts to around 9.4 million tons of plastic waste every year. Given the excessive trash generated during social gatherings, one often turns unmindful of their plastic footprint. To turn this carnage into an opportunity - Singh has devised a paradigm shift in how we party. Here are environment-friendly alternatives to plastic and non-biodegradable materials for households to reduce their plastic waste.
Party packs made from palm leaves:
Classic party pack: The classic party Pack is designed to enhance gatherings with an eco-friendly touch. Made from palm leaves, this pack includes plates, cups, and cutlery, offering a sustainable alternative to conventional single-use tableware.
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Elegant dinner party pack: Elevate your dinner parties with the elegant dinner party pack, carefully curated to provide an upscale dining experience without compromising on sustainability. This pack includes elegantly designed palm leaf plates, glasses, and cutlery, making dinner gatherings both sophisticated and environmentally responsible.
Kids' party pack: Celebrate your little one's special day with kids' party pack, ensuring that fun and sustainability go hand in hand. This pack includes 100 per cent plant-based palm leaf plates, cups, and child-friendly cutlery, making it easy to host an eco-conscious and enjoyable children's party, without worrying about having to do the dishes later.
Outdoor picnic pack: The outdoor picnic pack offers a convenient solution for outdoor picnics. This pack includes palm leaf plates, sturdy cups, and cutlery, all of which are compostable and plastic-free. With this pack, one can relish your outdoor adventures while leaving no plastic waste behind.
Customisable party pack: Choose from a variety of palm leaf plates, cups, and cutlery to create a pack that suits a unique celebration. The pack includes planet-safe, tree-free, plastic-free, paper-free, and chemical-free tableware, allowing you to make an environment-conscious choice without compromise.
Compostable bags made from corn starch:
Multi-pack compostable bags: These bags offer a convenient and eco-friendly solution for everyday waste disposal. Crafted from sustainably sourced corn starch, these bags are designed to seamlessly integrate into waste segregation practices. Their durability ensures that they can hold a variety of waste items, from food scraps to paper waste. After use, simply dispose of them in a composting bin, where they will naturally break down, leaving no harmful residue behind.
Tall kitchen compost bags: Designed to fit standard tall kitchen bins, these bags are the perfect sustainable alternative to traditional plastic bin liners. These bags are made from corn starch, making them fully compostable and 100 per cent plant-based. Their sturdy construction ensures leak resistance and durability, while their compostable nature ensures that they contribute positively to the environment, leaving no trace behind.
Bath compost bags: Even in the bathroom, one can make an environmentally conscious choice with bath compost bags. Crafted from corn starch, these compost bags are ideal for collecting items like used tissues, cotton balls, and other bathroom waste. With a sturdy build and a leak-resistant texture, these bags help to store all the waste, without letting the odour out.
Small item compost bags: These bags are perfect for collecting and disposing of small waste items responsibly. Whether it's disposing of tea bags, coffee grounds, or food scraps, these bags are here to hold all the trash without harming the environment.
Outdoor compost bags: For outdoor waste collection, our Outdoor Compost Bags are an excellent choice. Made from corn starch, these bags are rugged enough to withstand outdoor conditions while remaining environmentally friendly. They are designed to hold yard waste, grass clippings, and other outdoor debris, offering a sustainable way to manage your outdoor spaces.