Sugarcane “Bagasse” Pulp Material
Sugarcane pulp, known as “bagasse,” is derived from the crushed sugarcane stalks after the juice has been extracted. Sugarcane pulp is a sustainable, renewable, compostable, and biodegradable resource that is becoming readily available. Sugarcane pulp “bagasse” products can also be recycled within paper and cardboard recycling facilities, provided they are not heavily contaminated with food residue.
Sugarcane pulp products are manufactured under high pressure and temperature to form moulded shapes. Once moulded, sugarcane products are sterilised and sanitised and conform to FDA guidelines.
Sugarcane pulp is tree-free and derived from renewable resources known as “bagasse.” Bagasse is a by-product of sugarcane after juice extraction. Often, bagasse is burned in the open air to avoid wastage or used in renewable power plants to generate electricity.
Go Green World recommends checking with your local council if they accept Sugarcane pulp products in green waste bins, as they are compostable.
Sugarcane pulp “Bagasse” products are:
- Water & grease resistant
- Sturdy and suitable for a variety of purposes; takeaway or serve
- Can handle cold & hot food
- Can serve hot soup and curries
- Microwave safe
- Oven proof up to 220°C for up to 20 minutes
- Refrigerator & freezer safe
Sugarcane pulp “Bagasse” products are suitable for:
- Serving hot food and beverages up to 120°C
- Reheating food in microwave or oven up to 220°C; note the bottom of containers may condense and require care when lifted
- Ready-to-serve meals that can be frozen and reheated for serving
Biodegradable & Compostable
- Sugarcane pulp “bagasse” products will biodegrade easily in any compost environment when broken down into small pieces
- They biodegrade at the same rate as other fibrous green waste suitable for home composting
- Suitable composting conditions include proper temperature, moisture, and turning over of the waste
- Bagasse products take approximately 120 days to biodegrade in a commercial composting environment
- Click here for available composting facilities around Australia