Made with plants
Vegware uses a variety of materials in our product range. In its finished form, Vegware packaging is designed for industrial composting.
Paper & card
We use recycled content wherever we can. Uses include Vegware hot cups, soup containers, paper straws, Bon Appetit bowls, and various takeaway containers.
Polylactic Acid (PLA)
Bioplastic derived from plant sugars. Glucose is extracted from milled corn. It is then fermented to produce lactic acid, which is processed into a polymer and made into pellets. PLA is used in our clear products like cold cups and deli containers, and to line our board-based products. CPLA is crystallised PLA, used when more heat resistance is needed, like with our lids and cutlery.
Moulded Fibre
Made with a by-product of the sugarcane industry.
Moulded fibre is a stylish alternative to polystyrene suitable for hot and cold food. Made with reclaimed sugarcane, our moulded fibre uses the dry fibrous residue left once sugarcane has been pressed for juice. A high-heat, high-pressure process is applied to press and shape the fibres. Used to make our takeaway boxes, plates and bowls.
Palm leaf
Made with naturally fallen Areca palm leaves in Southern India. Tableware suitable for hot and cold food. Fallen leaves are gathered and cleansed with high pressure water jets. Once dried, they are shaped under heated moulds. There are no coatings, additives or chemicals, just the natural leaf. Used to make our Palm leaf tableware, including plates, platters and bowls.
Inks
All of our products are printed using non-toxic inks. They are constantly reviewed against our compliance standards. Some examples are water-based and UV inks.
NatureFlex
A clear film made with wood pulp. Cellulose fibres in wood pulp goes through a casting process and regenerates into a certified industrial and home compostable film called NatureFlex. Used for our clear bags and some of our products’ clear windows, it is greaseproof and suitable for hot and cold food.
BioPBS
Bioplastic derived from natural materials. BioPBS can be made with sugarcane, cassava and corn.
Mater-Bi
Certification
Vegware a comprehensive range of certifications. Our product range can be commercially composted with food waste where accepted. Independent bodies have certified our products can break down in under 12 weeks in industrial composting facilities. The most widely used compostability standards are the European EN13432 and the American ASTM D6400. They are largely equivalent, and include the following elements:
- Biodegradation – materials turn to soil through microbial action at the same rate as cellulose (paper)
- Disintegration – the materials fall into small pieces
- Eco-toxicity – seeds can germinate in the resulting compost – i.e. it is useful for plant growth
- Heavy metals – the compost is safe to go onto land
Let us answer your questions about Vegware products
- What is Vegware made from?
Vegware is made from plants using renewable[3] materials. We use a variety of plant-based[1] materials – visit Our materials page for more information.
- Is Vegware food safe?
Vegware is certified food safe. Relevant certifications are available upon request.
- Is Vegware oven safe? Can I microwave or freeze it?
We encourage customers to request product samples, as each kitchen is different, so samples allow you to test Vegware with your menu offerings and see how they work in your ovens, microwaves, refrigerators and freezers. Products that are Vegware-approved for a commercial kitchen appliance, such as hot cabinets, are referenced in the product's description.
- Are Vegware products vegan?
Our products are made from plants using renewable[3] materials. We use synthetic glues to bind our materials and have confirmation, through our product quality and compliance approval process, that they do not contain animal by-products.
- How should I store Vegware products?
Do not store Vegware near heat – for example not in direct sunlight or near an oven or radiator. Vegware is best stored at temperatures not more than 40°C.
- Are Vegware products made in the EU?
Vegware is a global brand, operating across a range of markets. As such, our supply chain is spread across a range of territories.
- What's the shelf life for Vegware products?
Generally speaking, Vegware products have a shelf life of up to one year.
