What Are PFAS Free Paper Plates? How to Choose Correctly?
PFAS free paper plates are disposable paper plates that do not contain Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Usually contains compostable uncoated sugarcane bagasse plates, they are “brown”.
We will explore the following topics：
What is PFAS?
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) is a class of chemicals used in the manufacture of heat, oil, stain, grease and water containing fluoropolymer coatings and products.
PFAS has thousands synthetic compounds, such as common PFOA, PFOS, PTFE. Often used in cookware, tableware, including nonstick cookware, anti-leakage paper plates, etc.
Effects of PFAS on Health and the Environment
Is PFAS harmful to humans?
United States Environmental Protection Agency (EAP) studies examined possible relationships between blood levels of PFAS and harmful effects on human health. More content you can click this url: https://www.epa.gov/pfas/pfas-explained
In fact, research on PFAS has never stopped. For economic reasons, PFAS have a wide range of applications and economic value. However, PFAS have significant impacts on the environment and human health.
PFAS Standard in FDA
U.S. FOOD & DRUG ADMINISTRATION (FDA) review new scientific information on authorized uses of food contact substances to ensure that these uses continue to be safe.
FDA also demonstrate that PFAS are not easily broken down, and certain types have been shown to accumulate in the environment and in our bodies.
When FDA identifies potential safety concerns, the agency ensures that they are resolved or that the substance is no longer used in food-contact applications.
Learn the associated health risks and reduce the public’s dietary exposure to PFAS that may pose a health risk: Authorized Uses of PFAS in Food Contact Applications
What are PFAS free paper plates include?
Most paper plates contain toxic PFAS chemicals. PFAS can end up in your food during use or microwave heating, it builds up in your body and stays there for years.
Therefore, PFAS free paper plates are sought after by the market and consumers. View what paper plates do not contain PFAS.
Paper plates began to be mass-produced and used a long time ago, so we should pay more attention to the safety of paper plates. There are many kinds of raw materials for paper plates:
- Wood and bamboo fibers
- Vegetable starch, such as cornstarch plates
- Palm leaves
- Sugarcane bagasse
They are different in product performance, processes and necessary additives.
What paper plates do not contain PFAS?
Bagasse plates, they can effectively avoid the infesting of toxic chemicals due to the characteristics of raw materials.
On Amazon, sales and reviews of bagasse plates have far surpassed those of traditional paper pulp plates
More Advantages of Bagasse Plates
In addition, bagasse plates contribute to health and environment sustainability. Click to see more
How to buy PFAS free paper plates?
- Buy disposable bagasse plates
- Compostable certified, not deceptive “degradable” mark
- No coating
- No pattern and ink
- Brown bagasse plates, they do not contain bleach
Compostbale Bagasse Plates Bulk
At Ecoure, we are committed to zero-waste & compostable tableware, like bagasse plates. View product details and get factory-direct prices.
