You have often used paper plates or paper cups in functions and parties. From the paper plates at birthday parties to the paper cups at the cafe coffee day dispensers, disposable tableware is used in huge amounts in daily lives globally.

A few of you might be manufacturing them as well. It is very common for a paper manufacturer to think about getting into the business of manufacturing disposable plates, cups, and other tableware items.

Here, in this blog, we are going to share with you all the minute details that you must know if you are planning to set up a disposable tableware manufacturing unit. Let's get started!

Disposable tableware manufacturing facts

1. Sustainable tableware can be laminated or wax-coated

So most of the disposable tableware items like paper plates, cups, bowls, containers, etc. are frequently coated/laminated with plastic or wax. This is done to keep them waterproof.

Laminating or wax coating helps the containers to hold the food items and drinks efficiently without letting them leak from the containers.

The material used for lamination or wax coating is toxin-free that keeps the tableware safe for eating from it.

2. They are produced from bagasse or recycled paper

Now, bagasse is an agricultural residue. It is completely safe for the environment and it is also available in abundant quantity. Bagasse is a strong raw material that can be used to manufacture disposable tableware. It provides the qualities of rigidity and strength.

Apart from bagasse, disposable crockery can also be manufactured from recycled paper. These types of paper cups, glasses, and plates are made in a variety of sizes and shapes according to the amount of material to be filled. They are often coated with silver or gold polish to improve their look and texture. Good quality tableware can be manufactured with multiple layers of sheets.

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3. Disposable tableware is biodegradable & eco-friendly

As these products are made from bagasse, they are naturally disposable. They contain the properties to get dissolved into the land/soil after disposing of them. The biodegradable property of the products helps them to work as fertilizers in maintaining the ecological balance.

Therefore, these products are termed as eco-friendly as they are an excellent and harmless substitute to single-use plastic crockery.

4. They can be manufactured in variable sizes and shapes

One of the main advantages of disposable tableware like plates, cups, and other containers is that they can be manufactured in variable sizes and shapes according to the molds. The pulp produced from recycled paper/bagasse is filled in the molds to obtain products of desired shapes. This process is done in the forming machine.

Once the molded shape is obtained, it is pressed into the machines to remove the water and let dry. After the molded shape has dried, it is passed through a trimming machine. The trimming machine cuts the edges of the tableware and gives it is proper finishing.

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5. Usage of disposable tableware

Different types of tableware are used for different purposes. Wax-coated sustainable tableware is used for serving or storing cold foods and drinks. Un-coated tableware is used for hot food and drinks.

Paper tableware is convenient to serve eatables in functions and gatherings. Food delivery systems use disposable tableware in a huge amount for packaging. Containers and boxes are used for commercial packaging like fruits, vegetables, medical boxes, etc.

Some tableware containers come with lids to avoid the spoiling of food.

What is the global sales rate of disposable tableware?

The international sales in the disposable tableware market in 2016 was around USD 12 Billion. It is estimated to acquire a total global market sales value of USD 20 Billion by 2026. The sales revenue is foreseen to increase at a CAGR of 6% in terms of value in the next 6 years.

What is the future of sustainable tableware products?

It is estimated that the demand for sustainable tableware products is likely to grow across the world. Sustainable tableware that is produced from bagasse is completely harmless and beneficial to the environment.

The demand for sustainable tableware is rising in both urban and rural areas for both household and commercial purposes.

Therefore, it is gaining tremendous importance in the ever-growing technological world.

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