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This natural ‘crockery’ easily decomposes, creating neither
pollution nor garbage nor solid waste disposal problems!
Such use of leaves inspired EATIT WORLD’s range of Leafware,
a disposable, environment-friendly dinnerware and dining accessories
designed for contemporary use. They are 100% bio-degradable
and compost able. They are crafted from the leaves of deciduous
Tropical Persimmon (Diospyros melanoxylon), Orchid tree (Bauhinia
vahlii) and Khakhro tree (Butea frondosa). The leaves are
carefully harvested. This is the best time to work with the
leaves with every leaf a perfect combination of internal elasticity,
moisture and dryness to survive the hand production process
without cracking and the leaves' subsequent use as eating
ware. They are hygienically cleaned, herbally treated, and
woven together with natural fibers. They are then designed
as plates and bowls, placement mats and table covers, for
easy use and most importantly, guilt-free throwaway after
the party's over!
If used at home (for parties and festivals such as Christmas,
Thanksgiving, etc.), just clean them of the food remains and
put them in the backyard compost, if there is one or dispose
them off as one would any other disposable product. If used
at picnics, dig a shallow hole, put the plates in and cover
with sand/forest waste/whatever natural material available
nearby. It will biodegrade within weeks. If at sea, simply
tip overboard; the fish will have a nice meal!
Leaf harvesting does not harm trees. Production of Forestware
eases the economic pressure to cut down trees and therefore
the forest communities have a continuous source of income.
Leafware: The Product Range
- Plates : With raised
edges, 12" diameter.
- Plates : With raised
edges, 7'diameter.
- Plates : With raised
edges, divided into 4 compartments, 12" diameter.
- Bowls : Circular,
Hexagonal, 5" diameter.
- Serving Bowls : Circular,
8" diameter
- Placemats : Circular,
12" diameter
- Table Covers : Circular,
4' diameter; Square, 4'x 4'
Leafware Products can be utilized effectively by various
sectors in the hospitality industry worldwide as eco-friendly
alternatives to disposable dinnerware using traditional materials
like plastic or paper.
For Food Use:
- Cruise ships, liners and yachts where food-free plates
can be disposed off in the sea/lake/river and is food for
the fish.
- Hotels and resorts set in jungles, seasides, mountains
and other nature-sensitive areas where they can easily be
composted.
- Restaurants in nature parks, wildlife sanctuaries, heritage-protected
areas where such bio-degradable waste can be a viable alternative
to litter management and can be recycled as fertilizer.
- Fast food chains in urban areas, which can have their
own vermiculture pits to create organic fertilizer. This
can do wonders for the image of chains, which are otherwise
often associated with encouragement of unhealthy eating
habits.
Leafware can be adroitly adapted to package non-food products
that are eco-friendly and from natural extracts, thus adding
value to such products.
For Non-Food Use:
- Beauty and fitness products (Packaging)
- Herbal or alternative medicines (Packaging)
- Leafware bowls and plates can become attractive window
display material to hold eco-friendly products too.
EATIT would love to collaborate with corporates and interested
persons on such ventures. Leafware can easily be made to specifications
in terms of size, design and stamped logos if orders are large
enough. The applications are mind-boggling. If only we allow
our imaginations to take over!
One more great way in which you can become part of the solution
rather than a problem!
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