Bagasse food packaging

Bagasse is a natural, fibrous by-product of sugar cane processing which is widely used for creating eco-friendly and disposable food packaging.

This renewable material provides food-safe, sturdy and reliable food packaging, whilst turning what was once agricultural waste into a sustainable resource that supports circular economy goals.

Find out more about this renewable and sustainable packaging, and keep your eye out for the icon above as you shop at Polybags.

Why should I choose bagasse food packaging?

Bagasse is a completely natural material and is 100% compostable, so it can be returned to nature after use. This innovative pacakging is the ideal solution for mobile food stalls, takeaways or any caterers who want to minimise their environmental impact.

Bagasse food packaging is designed to be commercially composted for a greener waste disposal solution but, should it end up in nature, it will biodegrades much faster than plastic, reducing risks to wildlife and ecosystems.

Benefits of bagasse food packaging

Bagasse food packaging offers caterers and consumers a large number of benefits, including:

• Food-safe - bagassse is free of toxins and suitable for direct contact with food.
• Fridge-safe - suitable for refrigerators, helping to keep food fresh.
• Freezer-safe - can handle cold storage, preserving food integrity at freezer temperatures.
• Microwave-safe - perfect for a quick reheat (up to 800 Watts for 2 minutes)
• Leak-resistant - works well with greasy or moist foods, eliminating the need for plastic linings
• Renewable - made from a renewable crop, using material that would otherwise become waste
• Biodegradable - made from natural products that can return to nature after use
• Compostable - suitable for disposal with food, kitchen or garden waste
• Eco-friendly - quality food packaging that keeps one eye on the environment

How should I dispose of bagasse food packaging?

Bagasse food packaging is designed to be industrially composted. For many households, this means that you can dispose of your bagasse pacakging with your food or garden waste. Please always check locally - our handy recycling locator tool will allow you to check your local recycling options, including organic recycling.

Please note that packaging with excessive food-stuff residue may affect the rate of biodegradability of the packaging, whilst contaminants like food and grease can disrupt the recycling process.