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Every material at a glance

The sixteen materials we sell, and what happens to each at the end.
Material End of life Compost time Microwave Oven Made into
Areca Palm Leaf Home compostable 60–90 days Yes No Plates, bowls, compartment trays
Sal Forest Leaf Home compostable Weeks Yes No Plates, bowls
Sugarcane Bagasse Home compostable 60–90 days Yes No Plates, bowls, clamshells, trays, cups lids, leak-proof containers
Birchwood (FSC) Home compostable Months Not recommended No Cutlery, stirrers, ice-cream sticks
Bamboo Home compostable Months Not recommended No Skewers, chopsticks, picks, straws
Balsa Wood (FSC) Home compostable Months NEVER Yes, to 240°C Plates, trays, sushi boats, baking moulds, gift boxes
Rice Husk Reusable; home compostable at end of life — Yes No Plates, bowls, tumblers
Plant-Based PLA Industrially compostable only Commercial facility Yes No Cold cups, straws, CPLA cutlery, deli containers, meal trays
Paper & Board Varies by line. See the product page. — Yes (most) No Cups, plates, bags, boxes, napkins, wraps
Polypropylene (PP) Recyclable #5, reusable — Yes No Deli and takeout containers, portion cups, clamshells, cutlery
PET Recyclable #1 — No No Cold cups and lids, clamshells
Polystyrene (PS) Recyclable #6. Check local acceptance. — No No Heavy-duty cutlery
Aluminium Infinitely recyclable — NEVER Yes Foil rolls and sheets, steam table pans, pop-up sheets
Gloves (Nitrile) General waste; not kerbside recyclable — — — Powder-free, latex-free, 4 and 5 mil
HDPE / LDPE Store drop-off film recycling, NOT kerbside — No No Carry bags, can liners, transparent gloves

  • Do you sell water cups for hotel bathrooms and coolers?
  • Can I get cups individually wrapped?
  • What is the difference between your cling wrap and a supermarket roll?
  • Is your cling wrap compostable?
  • Do you supply hotel guestroom amenities?
  • Do you sell sugar sachets and condiments?
  • Do you supply hairnets, aprons and food-handling wear?
  • What is in the Balsa Wood Serveware range?
  • Are rice husk tumblers really reusable?
  • How do I know a rice husk product is genuinely rice husk?

  • Why do you avoid the word “biodegradable”?
  • Why do you not say “free of coatings, dyes and bleach” or “non-toxic”?
  • Are your products FDA approved?

  • What are EarthCleanse products made from?
  • What is the full range?
  • How strong and durable are they?
  • Are products safe for hot foods and beverages?
  • Which products are microwave-safe?
  • Are products allergen-safe and suitable for all diets?
  • Can products be reused before composting?

  • How do I choose between palm leaf, bagasse and sal leaf?
  • Which materials are home compostable, and which are not?
  • What is the difference between home and industrial composting?
  • Which materials are microwave-safe?
  • Which are oven-safe?
  • What is the strongest material you sell?
  • Do any of your products contain PFAS?

  • What is a party pack?
  • Which party pack should I choose?
  • Does the whole party pack really compost, including the bin bag?
  • How far ahead should I order for an event?
  • What is in a $10 sample kit?
  • Can I build my own sample kit?

  • How quickly do you ship?
  • Can you deliver faster if I need it urgently?
  • Where do you ship from?
  • What are your support hours?
  • Can I return an order?
  • What if my pallet arrives damaged?

  • How are products genuinely better for the environment?
  • What is home composting and which products support it?
  • Difference between compostable and biodegradable?
  • What if there's no composting programme in my area?
  • Does switching really make a difference?

  • Does EarthCleanse sell plastic products?
  • Why does an eco-friendly brand carry any plastic at all?
  • Are your plastic products recyclable, and how do I recycle them?
  • Are your plastic products reusable, and how does that help the planet?
  • Isn't a reusable plastic container still plastic?
  • Are your plastic products BPA-free?
  • Why don't you make everything compostable today?
  • Compostable costs more. What about price-sensitive customers?
  • What is EarthCleanse actually doing to replace its plastic products?
  • How is your CPLA ‘bioplastic’ different from normal plastic?
  • How fast are you moving, and what about regulation?
  • How should I dispose of each material?
  • How does EarthCleanse think about Reduce · Reuse · Recycle?
  • Is the coating on your paper plates, bowls and cups plastic?
  • Do you offer heavy-duty, Dixie-style paper plates?

  • Are products tested for bacteria and microbial contamination?
  • Tested for fungal and mould contamination?
  • Virus-free and safe from viral contamination?
  • Tested for heavy metals?
  • Tested for pesticide residues?
  • Do products contain PFAS, BPA or microplastics?
  • What food-safety standards govern manufacturing?

  • What makes the packaging superior?
  • What is the shelf life?
  • Is the packaging itself eco-friendly?
  • How should products be stored after opening?

  • Where are products manufactured?
  • Are facilities ISO certified?
  • What certifications does EarthCleanse hold?
  • Fair trade and ethical labour?
  • How do you support people with disabilities?
  • Approach to low-carbon shipping?
  • Proudly Made in India?
  • How is consistent quality ensured?

  • Do you offer bulk wholesale ordering?
  • What shipping options are available?
  • Any active discount codes?
  • Can I request sample kits first?
  • Is there a Subscribe & Save programme?
  • Do you offer custom branded packaging?

  • How do products support regulatory compliance?
  • Suitable for commercial restaurant use?
  • Can you supply large-scale catering and temple events?
  • What foodservice bundle packs are available?

  • Can I stock EarthCleanse in my retail store?
  • What's the ESG and social-impact story?
  • Compliant with Walmart/Costco/major retailer requirements?
  • Discounts for schools, nonprofits and mission-aligned organisations?
  • What makes EarthCleanse different from other eco brands?
  • What certifications should I request for an ESG audit?

  • Can you ship full container loads (FCL) / export to my country?
  • How does your export / shipping process work?
  • What are your export Incoterms, MOQs and lead times?
  • Can you ship directly to Amazon (FBA) / handle e-commerce fulfillment?
  • Do you support online sellers and e-commerce brands?
  • Do you offer white label / private label?
  • Can you do custom products, sizes or OEM?
  • How do I start a B2B / export / wholesale enquiry?

  • Who is behind the brand? Who founded EarthCleanse?
  • Who is EarthCleanse and what does the company stand for?
  • Who actually makes your products?
  • What is your social and environmental impact?
  • Do you have a CSR programme?
  • Where can I find product specifications (weight, size, GSM, capacity)?
  • Where can I watch videos or see your products in action?

  • What is your wooden / balsa wood range?
  • How are the wooden products made?
  • Is the wood food-safe, splinter-free and odor-free?
  • Wood absorbs oil and grease. How are these resistant?
  • Is the glassine liner plastic? Are the items compostable?
  • Are the wooden baking molds microwave, oven and freezer safe?
  • How do I order the wooden range?
  • What is your rice husk range and how is it made?
  • Is rice husk BPA-free and durable?
  • Is the rice husk range available now?
  • Do you have kraft boxes, including pizza boxes, sandwich boxes and mailer boxes, as well as kraft bags?
  • Are these new ranges tested / food-safe?

  • What gloves do you sell?
  • Do you sell vinyl or latex gloves?
  • Why are some gloves blue and some black?
  • Are your cleaning chemicals disinfectants?
  • Is your hand sanitiser FDA compliant?

  • How many products do you make?
  • How fast do you ship?
  • Which warehouse will my order come from?
  • Can I get it faster than three to five days?
  • Do I get a discount for ordering more?
  • Can I collect my order in person?
  • Is your cling film compostable?
  • Are all your gloves nitrile?
  • What does USDA Certified Biobased actually mean?
  • Do you offer exclusive distribution or territory rights?
  • Where can I see the products actually being used?
  • Who do I contact about what?

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