Centuries of use
The sugar cane process was first used by the Egyptians for producing paper. The process was lost when the technology of using wood fibers was discovered. Using the sugar cane fibers left over from the process of making table sugar, the fibers are woven to create plates, cups, paper products and more. The material of sugar cane compares favorably with the common materials we see on the market today, such as Styrofoam, plastic, and tree made paper. It can withstand heat and is microwaveable.

Sugar cane is biodegradable product that can renew itself every twelve months. By using sugar cane instead of trees to make paper, the trees are saved for other uses, such as maintaining a forest.

Sugar cane products are a fast growing trend in Asia and are now reaching the United States. On June 1, 2007 the city of San Francisco passed a law banning the use of Styrofoam products. Food vendors are now required to use biodegradable or recyclable disposable food service ware and to-go containers. San Francisco is setting the example for other cities to follow.

Sustainability
The core of our product -Sugar Cane Bagasse, is a high yield, rapid and renewable resource. The crop itself is listed as a perennial grass, giving it a high yield capacity, with an annual average of 3 harvests. The sugar cane crop is commonly propagated from cuttings which allows it to begin its first harvest in as little as 12 months on average, making it a truly rapid renewable resource. We reuse that crop after the sugar is extracted from the cane. These fibers called bagasse represent a true eco-friendly solution to our diminishing forest resources. Since the bagasse is in itself agricultural waste, it is represented as 100% recycled material. At this moment, there is an abundant supply of bagasse the world has yet to tap into. What better way to make a paper product than using abundant, sustainable, clean material made from agricultural waste!

We can all agree that trees are a vital resource to our planet for producing oxygen, and reducing carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. They also have an invaluable role providing sheltered ecosystems while preventing erosion in our lands. Trees are a renewable resource, but the time it takes to reach its maturity just won’t do in this day in age. Currently trees are quickly being logged worldwide as our thirst for disposable paper products continue to grow. By reducing the need for trees and switching to a truly sustainable alternative, we can allow more trees to do its job providing our world with a better environment.

What is Bagasse
Bagasse is the fibrous residue left over after the sugar cane has been crushed and the sugar extracted. The bagasse is pulped and ECF bleached, and then the bagasse fibers are woven to create our paper and tableware products.

Sugar cane bagasse products compare favorably with common materials on the market today, such as Styrofoam, plastic and "tree-made" paper. Our products can withstand heat, are microwaveable and are biodegradable, all made from the residues of an annual agricultural crop by-product.