Questions about Bagasse (Sugarcane)

What is bagasse?
Bagasse is made from sugarcane. Rather than throwing away or burning used sugarcane stalks, the pulp is made into a paper-like substance called bagasse. Bagasse can be molded into different shapes and products that are perfect for food service.

What is the heat tolerance of bagasse?
Bagasse is fully heat tolerant like paper. Bagasse can even be put in the microwave. As with paper, extremely hot food might cause bagasse to lose some of its strength, but bagasse is one of the only biodegradable food service products in the world that can handle hot temperatures.

Can bagasse handle liquids and grease?
Bagasse will hold up to liquids and grease. It is fully grease absorbent.

Where are bagasse products made?
Bagasse products are made in China in a clean, safe factory. The factory does not use any child labor or sweatshop labor. If you would like more details on the conditions of the factory, please call us.

Do the factories where bagasse products are made use child labor?
The factory does not use any child labor or sweatshop labor. Bagasse products are made in China in a clean, safe factory. If you would like more details on the conditions of the factory, please call us.

Is bagasse better for the environment than paper?
Many people consider bagasse to be more environmentally friendly than paper because it is derived from a very renewable resource – sugarcane. Also, bagasse comes from the sugarcane stalk. Rather than burn or throw away the used sugarcane stalks, they are used to make bagasse food service products. That makes bagasse a very sustainable product!

How long does it take for bagasse to fully biodegrade and compost?
Bagasse is fully compostable and biodegradable. In commercial composting conditions, bagasse will compost in approximately 45-60 days. Composting may take longer in a home composting bin.