Biodegradable tableware
Biodegradable tableware from Rootsbay is made from areca palm leaf sheaths that fall naturally in Karnataka, India. Each sheath is washed, dried and heat-pressed into a plate, bowl or tray with nothing added — no glue, wax or coating. Choose from 20 shapes between 4 and 11 inches, packed for importers, distributors and caterers.
20 shapes, one material
Every piece is the same areca leaf — choose by size and shape. The brass outline beside each product is drawn to scale inside a 12-inch square, so you can compare sizes at a glance.
4-inch round fruit and dessert plate
4" diameter
Compact round plate for quick bites, appetisers and small desserts.
6-inch square appetiser and dip tray
6" × 6"
Flat square plate for finger food, hummus spreads and bread.
10-inch round salad and grain bowl plate
10" diameter
Spacious, gently sloped round plate for full-meal salads and grain bowls.
9 × 6-inch rectangular bento and sushi plate
9" × 6"
Elongated rectangular tray for precise presentation and multi-item sushi rolls.
8-inch square dinner plate
8" × 8"
Sturdy medium square plate for individual entrées, steaks and sides.
9-inch round deep rim dinner plate
9" diameter
Versatile round plate with raised sidewalls for gravies and saucy mains.
5-inch deep soup bowl
5" diameter, 2.5" deep
Compact high-capacity bowl for hot soups, stews and breakfast cereals.
8.5-inch round shallow pasta bowl
8.5" diameter
Wide shallow bowl for pasta, noodles and risotto.
10-inch large square buffet platter
10" × 10"
Generous square platter for full multi-course meals.
5-inch compact square pastry plate
5" × 5"
Small square plate for cakes, pastries, cut fruit and petit fours.
6-inch round snack and nut bowl plate
6" diameter
Slightly recessed small round plate for bar snacks, dry fruit and nuts.
9-inch round burger and fries plate
9" diameter
Sturdy medium plate sized for burgers, sandwiches and fries.
11 × 7-inch rectangular serving tray
11" × 7"
Large rectangular tray for family-style sides and grilled platters.
7-inch round noodle and rice bowl
7" diameter, 2" deep
All-purpose medium bowl for noodle soups, stir-fries and ramen.
8.5-inch round charcuterie and cheese plate
8.5" diameter
Classic round plate for cheese assortments, crackers and condiments.
8-inch deep round fruit bowl
8" diameter
High-capacity round dish for fruit salads, snacks and shared sides.
4.5-inch small round ice cream and dessert bowl
4.5" diameter
Petite deep dish for ice cream scoops, pudding or individual dips.
10 × 5.5-inch oval taco and wrap boat
10" × 5.5" oval
Oval boat for tacos, hot dogs and wraps.
7-inch square croissant and breakfast plate
7" × 7"
Medium square plate for morning pastries, toast and breakfast items.
11-inch round compartment and meze platter
11" diameter
Large round platter for Mediterranean meze, hummus and dips.
What every piece has in common
- Naturally fallen leaves
- Made from areca palm leaf sheaths that drop from the tree on their own. No tree is cut.
- Nothing added
- Heat-pressed from the leaf alone. Non-toxic and chemical-free, with no coating or glue.
- Holds hot food
- Heat resistant up to 100 °C, leak-resistant with light sauces, and microwavable for short reheats.
- Back to the soil
- Home compostable within 60–90 days after use.
Questions buyers ask about areca leaf plates
What are areca leaf plates made from?
Areca leaf plates are made from the leaf sheaths of the areca palm, which fall from the tree naturally. Rootsbay collects the fallen sheaths in Karnataka, India, washes and dries them, then heat-presses each one into shape. Nothing is added: there is no glue, wax or coating.
Are areca leaf plates compostable?
Yes. Rootsbay's areca leaf plates are a single natural material with no coating or glue, and Rootsbay's specification puts them at home compostable within 60–90 days after use. That figure is our own specification rather than a third-party certificate; ask us which test reports and certificates are available.
Can areca leaf plates hold hot food?
Yes. Rootsbay's areca leaf plates and bowls are heat resistant up to 100 °C and leak-resistant with light sauces, according to Rootsbay's specification. For gravies, curries and soups, choose a deep-sided piece such as the 9-inch deep rim plate or the 5-inch soup bowl.
Are areca leaf plates microwave safe?
Short reheats are fine: our specification allows microwaving for up to 2 minutes. For anything longer, move the food to a microwave-safe dish. If your customers will reheat food in the plates regularly, ask us about the specific shape before you order.
What sizes and shapes do you export?
Rootsbay's range has 20 shapes: round plates from 4 to 11 inches, square plates from 5 to 10 inches, rectangular and oval trays up to 11 × 7 inches, and bowls from 4.5 to 8.5 inches. Each is shown beside a to-scale outline in a 12-inch square, so you can compare sizes at a glance.
How do I order areca leaf plates in bulk?
Send an enquiry with the shapes you want, an approximate quantity and your destination. Rootsbay replies with pricing, minimum order, samples and shipping options, usually within one working day. You can also email us or message us on WhatsApp; the contact page has both.
Looking for test reports or export documents? See what importers usually ask for.
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