Can Bagasse Tableware with Coatings Still Be Eco-Friendly? Expert Certification Guide
Introduction Bagasse tableware—made from the fibrous byproduct of sugarcane processing—has become a poster child for sustainable food packaging. It’s compostable, renewable, and reduces reliance on petroleum-based plastics. But many consumers and businesses wonder: What happens when bagasse products are coated with a lining for grease resistance or waterproofing? Can they still be considered eco-friendly, and […]
Exporting Food Packaging to the U.S.? Here’s What You Must Know About Its Disposable Plastic Laws
IntroductionIf you’re a food packaging exporter targeting the United States market, understanding the country’s fragmented but fast-evolving regulations on disposable plastic food packaging and tableware is not optional—it’s critical. While there’s no federal ban, state and local governments across the U.S. have enacted powerful laws banning or restricting single-use plastics, especially in the foodservice sector. […]