Yes, bagasse is compostable — it is sugarcane fibre, the residue left after the juice
is extracted. The figure buyers actually need is the time: Under commercial composting conditions, bagasse breaks down in about 45–90 days; in a home compost heap in about 90–180 days. Actual time depends on temperature, moisture and how the item is handled.
Commercial and home composting are not the same thing
| Commercial composting | About 45–90 days — an industrial facility holds the temperature, moisture and aeration that composting needs. |
|---|---|
| Home composting | About 90–180 days — a garden heap runs cooler and less consistently, so breakdown takes longer. |
Both figures depend on conditions. Temperature, moisture, turning and the mix in the heap all move
the number, which is why no responsible supplier quotes a single figure.
Certification
We hold FDA, BPI, LFGB, EN13432 and OK Compost certification, and our products are PFAS-free. Those certifications describe how the material performs under the conditions the standards
define. They are the reason a compostable programme can be specified at all — and the reason we state
conditions rather than simply promising that “it disappears”.
What this article does not claim
- It does not claim the item composts wherever it lands. Composting and landfill
are different environments. A compostable material needs the conditions composting provides. - It does not claim a shelf life. We do not have tested shelf-life data, so we do
not publish a number. Ask us if storage conditions matter to your project. - It does not claim bagasse is the cheapest option. It usually costs more than the
cheapest foam or thin plastic. What it offers is a plant-based material and a credible disposal route.
Why the plastic-free build matters here
A coated paperboard container puts two materials in one item — the board and the plastic barrier —
which is exactly what makes disposal awkward. Moulded bagasse is a single material pressed from fibre,
with no lining to separate, no plastic layer and no PFAS treatment. That is the whole point of the
material, and it is why it is widely specified for sustainable packaging and
biodegradable food containers in markets that have restricted single-use plastic.
The range
Every format in the catalogue is made from the same compostable bagasse fibre:
bowls & cups,
plates,
trays,
clamshells,
lids and cutlery, and
jumbo rolls. See the full list on our
collections page.
Next step
If your programme needs to document its disposal route, tell us the market and the model and we will
confirm which certification applies to it.
Frequently asked questions
Is bagasse tableware compostable?
Under commercial composting conditions, bagasse breaks down in about 45u201390 days; in a home compost heap in about 90u2013180 days. Actual time depends on temperature, moisture and how the item is handled.
Does it compost at home?
It can u2014 home composting takes longer, about 90u2013180 days, because a home heap runs cooler and less consistently than an industrial facility.
Is it biodegradable in landfill?
Composting and landfilling are different environments, and a compostable material needs the conditions composting provides. Compostable certification describes how the material behaves under composting conditions, not in a landfill.
Which certifications do you hold?
We hold FDA, BPI, LFGB, EN13432 and OK Compost certification, and our products are PFAS-free.
Is it recyclable too?
Moulded fibre is a single material with no plastic lining, so there is no barrier layer to separate at disposal. What happens to it depends on what your local waste stream accepts.
What is the minimum order?
100 cartons per model.
More guides
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