Plastic ban pushes banana leaf products |
After the strict enforcement on the use of plastic, there is a huge demand for banana leaves in the market. Vendors, hoteliers and others are now purchasing banana leaves for wrapping and supplying food. With the sudden demand from the market, suppliers are hiking prices of banana leaves. Normally during festivals and some other Hindu rituals, people use banana leaves. Bundle of 80 banana leaves was sold at 60 rupees in August and this has now jumped to 120 rupees and above at various areas. As the banana leaves are large in size, waterproof and flexible, the vendors are preferring the same in place of plastic. Banana leaf plate making is a state of the art to develop biodegradable and compostable alternatives to petrochemical based plastics and polystyrene. Product and is strong just like the ordinary pulp paper plates and are made from natural, biodegradable product. These leaf plates are popular among those who appreciate the concept of using natural plate materials in an original and organic way. The banana leaf plates can be manufactured with the best quality leaves and are distinct in style.
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