Plastic Plates vs Compostable Plates: Which Is Better for You?

Planning a party, picnic, barbecue or family gathering? Disposable plates are convenient — but what happens after you throw them away?

Here's a quick look at plastic vs compostable plates.

🥤 Plastic Plates

Traditional plastic plates are lightweight, affordable and convenient. However, conventional plastic can persist in the environment for a very long time and isn't always accepted in household recycling.

🌱 Compostable Plates

Compostable plates are designed to break down under the right composting conditions. Many are made from plant-based materials such as sugarcane bagasse, giving you an alternative to conventional plastic.

Plastic vs Compostable

	Plastic plates	Compostable plates
Convenient	✓	✓
Disposable	✓	✓
Plant-based	✗	✓*
Designed for composting	✗	✓*
Alternative to conventional plastic	✗	✓

*Always check the product's certification and disposal instructions. Compostable doesn't necessarily mean home compostable.

🌿 Why Choose Compostable?

For your next party, picnic or barbecue, compostable plates can give you the convenience of disposable tableware while helping you reduce your reliance on conventional single-use plastic.

At VeSustain, we supply compostable sugarcane bagasse plates, bowls, trays and food packaging for homes, events, catering and businesses.

Make the simple switch from conventional plastic to compostable tableware.

👉 Explore VeSustain's sustainable tableware range.